Charter party b/l意思
"Charter party B/L" is an acronym that stands for "Charter Party Bill of Lading." In the context of international shipping and trade, a Charter Party Bill of Lading is a document that serves as a contract between a shipowner and a charterer, as well as a receipt for cargo and evidence of title.
A charter party is a contract that governs the terms of a ship's charter, including the type of cargo to be carried, the duration of the voyage, the ports of call, and the freight rate. There are two main types of charter parties:
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Time Charter: In a time charter, the charterer hires the ship for a specific period of time and can decide where the ship will sail within limits set by the charter party.
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Voyage Charter: In a voyage charter, the charterer hires the ship for a single voyage or a series of voyages between specified ports.
A Bill of Lading (B/L) is a document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being shipped. It serves as a receipt for the goods, a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier, and a document of title to the goods.
A Charter Party Bill of Lading is issued when the cargo is carried under a charter party agreement. It includes additional terms and conditions related to the charter party, such as the laytime (the time allowed for loading and unloading the cargo) and demurrage (penalties for exceeding this time).
Charter Party Bills of Lading are typically used in bulk shipping, such as oil tankers, bulk carriers, and container ships when the cargo is shipped on a large scale under a charter party agreement. They are important legal documents that protect the interests of all parties involved in the shipping transaction.