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Why Is Shipping Moving to Electronic Bills of Lading?

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2024-12-05

Join Mads Wacher Kjærgaard from BIMCO as he dives into a critical question for global trade: How does the traditional paper bill of lading compare to its electronic counterpart?

In this video, we follow the journey of a shipment from Australia to China, exploring the costly delays and risks of paper bills versus the speed, efficiency, and security of electronic bills of lading (eBLs).

Discover why switching to eBLs is the smart move for modern shipping. Don’t miss this look at the future of trade.

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