Non negotiable在提單上是什麼意思

"Non-negotiable" in the context of a bill of lading (提單) means that the document cannot be used as a means of transferring title to the goods being shipped. A bill of lading is a document that serves as a receipt for the cargo, evidence of the contract of carriage, and, in the case of a negotiable bill of lading, can be used to transfer ownership of the goods.

A non-negotiable bill of lading is essentially a document that provides proof of the contract of carriage and receipt of the goods, but it does not confer title to the goods. This means that the holder of a non-negotiable bill of lading cannot sell or transfer the goods by simply transferring the bill of lading to another party.

In contrast, a negotiable bill of lading (also known as a "to order" or "to order of shipper" bill of lading) can be used to transfer ownership of the goods. When a negotiable bill of lading is issued, it typically includes a "to order" clause, which allows the holder of the bill of lading to endorse it (sign it over) to another party, thereby transferring both the possession and the ownership of the goods to the new holder of the bill of lading.

Non-negotiable bills of lading are commonly used in situations where the goods are shipped on a "consignment" basis, where the consignee (the intended recipient of the goods) is named on the bill of lading and the ownership of the goods is not intended to be transferred through the bill of lading.

In summary, "non-negotiable" on a bill of lading indicates that the document is not a document of title and cannot be used to transfer ownership of the goods being shipped.