The bill of lading, which is part receipt, part contract, and part proof of ownership, is a tool in global trade. This document provides a clear audit trail when shipping goods. Electronic systems can ...

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, ...

Con-Way Transportation Services has added a custom template feature to its online electronic bill of lading system, which can be used to set up repetitive shipments. Shipper, consignee and commodity ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. David ...