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.