Glossary · Shipping

House Bill of Lading (HBL)

The bill of lading a freight forwarder or NVOCC issues to the shipper.

What is House Bill of Lading (HBL)?

The house bill names the actual shipper and consignee. It is the document the exporter and buyer deal with, and the one used in banking for LCL and many FCL shipments booked through forwarders.

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