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Short Form BOL for the Netherlands

Short Form BOL Template for Netherlands

A Short Form Bill of Lading governed by Dutch law is a condensed version of a standard bill of lading, serving as both a receipt for goods and a document of title in maritime transport. This document, while shorter than traditional bills of lading, maintains all essential legal requirements under Dutch civil code and international maritime conventions. It incorporates standard terms by reference rather than printing them in full, making it more practical for routine shipments while still maintaining its three primary functions: evidence of the contract of carriage, receipt for goods, and document of title.

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What is a Short Form BOL?

The Short Form BOL is specifically designed for situations where a simplified yet legally compliant transport document is required under Dutch jurisdiction. This document type is commonly used in regular shipping operations where the parties are familiar with standard terms and conditions, and a shortened format is preferred for efficiency. It contains all essential information required by Dutch law and international maritime conventions, including carrier and cargo details, but references standard terms rather than listing them in full. The document serves three crucial functions: it acts as evidence of the contract of carriage, provides receipt for the goods shipped, and serves as a document of title enabling the transfer of ownership. While shorter than traditional bills of lading, it carries the same legal weight under Dutch law and international trade practices.

What sections should be included in a Short Form BOL?

1. Document Title and Number: Clear identification as a Bill of Lading with unique number

2. Carrier Details: Name and address of the carrier/shipping line

3. Shipper Details: Full name and address of the shipper/exporter

4. Consignee Details: Full name and address of the consignee or 'To Order' designation

5. Notify Party: Details of the party to be notified upon arrival

6. Vessel and Voyage Details: Vessel name, voyage number, and port of loading/discharge

7. Cargo Details: Description of goods, including marks, numbers, quantity, and weight

8. Container Details: Container numbers and seal numbers if applicable

9. Freight and Charges: Statement of freight terms (prepaid or collect)

10. Standard Terms Reference: Reference to carrier's standard terms and conditions

11. Signature Block: Date, place of issue, and signature fields

What sections are optional to include in a Short Form BOL?

1. Declared Value: Optional section for declaring cargo value, used when shipper wants to declare value exceeding standard liability limits

2. Special Instructions: Used when specific handling or delivery instructions are required

3. Temperature Requirements: Required for refrigerated cargo shipments

4. Dangerous Goods Details: Mandatory when shipping dangerous goods, including IMO class and UN number

5. Clean/Claused Remarks: Section for noting cargo condition if not in apparent good order

What schedules should be included in a Short Form BOL?

1. Standard Terms and Conditions: Full text of carrier's standard terms and conditions referenced on front page

2. Container Packing List: Detailed list of contents when multiple containers or packages are involved

3. Dangerous Goods Declaration: Required documentation when shipping dangerous goods

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

Netherlands

Publisher

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Document Type

Bill of Lading

Cost

Free to use
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