FBL-FIATA-BL

FIATA multimodal BL since 1968.

Definition

FBL is issued only by FIATA-affiliated freight forwarders (FNTR France, BIFA UK, NCBFAA USA). Negotiable document (transferable to bearer or to order) per Brussels Convention 1924 amendments. Covers carrier liability ~666.67 SDR/package or 2 SDR/kg. Progressive migration to eFBL via essDOCS platforms, edoxOnline, FIATA digital evolution work group.

Origin

FIATA founded 1926 ; FBL published 1968 ; UNCTAD/ICC regulation 1992 ; FIATA Digital strategy launched 2018.

Example in context

A DSV France freight forwarder issues an FBL for multimodal Paris-Tokyo shipment (truck FR-DE + maritime DE-JP) ; negotiable document transmitted to payment bank.

Related terms

• FCR FIATA — other FIATA document.