• Location
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  • Introduction
  • While shipping request has been partially processed electronically, the Bill of Lading has yet to be electronized, hampering the promotion of e-Trade. The e-B/L service is a system to receive a B/L electronically from a carrier, register the title into Title Registry, and store the original copy at the uTrade Document Repository. The system provides a foundation for electronic circulation of B/Ls.
  • Main Functions
  • - Shipping Instruction
  • The shipping instruction service is a shipping request from the exporter to the carrier/forwarder that contains a commercial invoice, a packing list and information on the export permit and the container.
  • - B/L Inquiry
  • This service is classified into e-B/L inquiry and check B/L inquiry. The e-B/L inquiry service provides a variety of functions such as detailed inquiry into title registration status, and printing of an original and a copy.
  • - Request for e-B/L Correction
  • The service is designed to revise or correct the e-B/L received from a carrier.
  • - Request for e-B/L Transfer
  • The service enables a trading company to request for the transfer of its B/L to another.
  • - Acceptance of e-B/L Transfer
  • The acceptance of e-B/L transfer service allows a trading company to accept or refuse the transfer of an e-B/L from another.
  • - Inquiry into e-B/L Title Registry
  • It provides a service to check on any changes (including registration and transfer) to the title of an e-B/L stored in Title Registry.
  • Expected Benefits
  • - Save time and cost for trading companies and reduce workload by simplifying B/L process.
    - Reduction in the negotiation period through the electronic B/L issuance and circulation.
    - Earlier capitalization of export payment through the electronic.