Railroad Through Bill Of Lading

Summary of Railroad Through Bill Of Lading

An export Bill of Lading (read this and related legal terms for further details), issued by a railroad, covering shipment overseas of merchandise by combined rail/water service under a through rate. The bill of lading may be consigned in to order form and gives an itemization of rail and ocean charges and various fees.

This form of bill of lading is applicable only to shipments from certain points, usually Midwestern cities, destined for export via West Coast ports.

(Main Author: William J. Miller)