GCECommerceTrade and Aids to Trade2024

A bill of lading serves as evidence of a contract of carriage AND as a

Acertificate of origin of the exported goods
Bdocument of title to the goods described thereinCORRECT
Ccustoms entry form for imported goods
Dcertificate of insurance for goods in transit
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
A bill of lading performs three key functions: it is a receipt for goods shipped, evidence of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier, and a document of title that can be endorsed and transferred to give the holder rights over the goods. The other options describe different trade documents.
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