Who provides the information for the Bill of Lading to the agent?

• A. Shipper and Checker
• B. Master
• C. Charterer
• D. Port

Answer: (A)

When a Bill of Lading is prepared, the cargo details come from the party who ships the goods—the shipper. The shipper provides the description, quantity, weight, marks and numbers, packing details, as well as the intended consignee and destination. The information is then checked by a clerk or “checker” in the carrier’s or agent’s office to ensure it matches the supporting documents (packing list, invoice, manifest) before the Bill of Lading is issued. The master’s signature may attest receipt for the carrier, but the data originates from the shipper and is verified by the checker, not provided by the master, charterer, or port.