HBL

Business & Finance abbreviation · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade

HBL
Stands forHouse bill of lading
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

HBL stands for House bill of lading, a logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviation.

Bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder or NVOCC to the actual shipper, as opposed to the master bill issued by the ocean carrier to the forwarder.

Example: The consignee needs the HBL from the forwarder, not the carrier's MBL, to claim the cargo.

Usage notes

Consolidated LCL shipments usually involve one master bill covering a container and several house bills for individual shippers.

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