Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Learn what a claused bill of lading is, its impact on shipments, why it may lead to financial loss, and how to prevent it. Understand "dirty" vs. regular bills.

When a buyer orders a seller's product, there are several downstream documents created from order placement through to shipment delivery. These include a purchase order acknowledgement, packing slip, ...

Smaller and younger technology companies have the advantage of not being tethered to decades-old legacy systems. They can quickly deploy new software that creates smooth connections and processes, and ...

What is an Accomplished Bill of Lading (B/L)? This is signed paperwork issued by a cargo shipper to the carrier to signify the cargo's true rights and ownership. In an accomplished bill of lading, the ...