Bill of Lading / eBL
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Maritime transport title in paper or DCSA eBL format.
Definition
The eBL is carried by DCSA Standards (Maersk, MSC, CMA, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, ONE). JSON-LD schemas + qualified signature. Adopted by G7 summit 2022. ICC publishes eBLR (Electronic Bill of Lading Rules). 30% of BLs already dematerialised in 2025.
Origin
Paper BL used since the 16th century ; eBL standardised by DCSA since 2021.
Example in context
A Maersk eBL for a Hamburg → Shanghai container is digitally endorsed to the receiver.
Related terms
- eAWB — air equivalent.