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Bill of Lading validator
Check your bill of lading before the carrier issues it — missing shipper/consignee, ports, a zero package count, or non-standard freight terms are costly to correct after issue.
What we check
Common bill of lading errors
Missing shipper, consignee, or notify party
Port of loading / discharge left blank
Zero or missing package count
Freight terms not set to prepaid or collect
Cargo description / weights that don't match the invoice + packing list
Go further
Real OCR + cross-document validation in CargoFide
This page checks the fields you type. CargoFide's Document Validation & Intelligence Engine reads the actual PDF with OCR and cross-checks your invoice, packing list and B/L against each other — catching discrepancies before submission.
FAQ
Bill of Lading validation — common questions
How do I check a bill of lading before issue?
Verify the shipper, consignee, notify party, both ports, the cargo description, package count, and freight terms are all present and correct, and that the cargo details match your commercial invoice and packing list. Corrections after the carrier issues the B/L are costly.
What are common bill of lading errors?
Blank notify party or ports, a zero package count, freight terms not marked prepaid/collect, and a goods description or weights that don't match the other documents.
Does CargoFide prepare and check the B/L?
Yes — CargoFide prepares a draft bill of lading from your shipment data with a client approval and revision loop, and cross-checks it against the invoice and packing list before the final B/L is issued.