What is the sea waybill in sea freight?

A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe.
A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe.

Sea ​​waybill

A sea waybill is a contract of carriage and proof of receipt of the goods for carriage. It is used when the exporter decides to release title to the goods. The goods can be delivered to the claimant identified in the documents. It is also known as the "Express Release Bill of Lading" or "Straight Bill of Lading".
The sea waybill is only for proof and does not confer title to the goods (non-transferable). After loading, the exporter will receive a sea waybill for reference. No other documentation was presented to the carrier; the cargo was released as soon as it arrived at the port.

Negotiable V Non-Negotiable Documents

A negotiable document or instrument allows the holder to transfer title to the goods to a third party. Usually, there are two parties to this assignment - the indorser and the endorsee.
The original bill of lading can be changed hands by endorsement, and the endorser (the original owner of the goods) transfers the ownership of the goods to the endorsee (the new owner of the goods agreed by both parties).
Goods are shipped and delivered to the party holding the original, endorsed bill of lading.
A non-negotiable instrument specifies a single party as the owner, and that ownership cannot be endorsed to a third party. In this case, the goods are shipped to the party originally designated.
An endorsement must be signed by the endorser or bearer on the front or back of the bill to be valid. The transaction is complete when the instrument is delivered to the endorsee in whose name it transfers title.

Inspections at commercial transport dock
Inspections at commercial transport dock

Issue a sea waybill

Ocean bills of lading are usually made in triplicate - the original and the second to the shipper or consignor and the third to the consignee. The consignor sends the original to the consignee for customs clearance and receives the goods to his warehouse.

A sea waybill is a non-negotiable document that is released by telex or courier for easy and fast customs clearance of goods.

How to apply for ocean bill of lading?

If you want to ship your products immediately by ocean service, then it is recommended that you use a sea waybill.
You need to apply for the ocean bill of lading by writing an application.
Some important information must be placed on the app.

Vessel/Container Information
Shipping Port/Unloading Information
cargo description
Shipper Name
Consignee name

You can request a sea waybill by filling in the correct information in the application form.
You need to mention that you understand the terms and conditions of the ocean bill of lading.
You must abide by the terms and conditions.
The most important thing is that Seaway bill is not the title of the file, so you can't transfer the bill to a third
The best thing is that the consignee does not need any documentation at the port of discharge.
The carrier is responsible for customs clearance.