Bolero has confirmed that a full ePresentation involving a container electronic bill of lading (eBL) has been undertaken over its cloud-based platform when BHP Billiton sent a shipment from Australia to China, via the carrier company Pacific International Lines.

“Having worked in container carrier operations teams for many years, it’s incredibly pleasing to see the use of eBLs becoming more and more prevalent in container shipments,” said Bolero Carrier Product Manager, Aline Bezerra. “Bolero has listened closely to the container industry and their feedback on transactions carried out in 2012 and 2013. This feedback was incorporated into the Bolero solution. Since then adoption has risen significantly, with multiple carriers now using container eBLs smoothly and with full confidence.”

eBills of Lading recognition

In May, the shipping association BIMCO recognised the rising use of eBLs by adopting a new clause that effectively gives eBLs the same status as paper bills of lading under the terms of charter party agreements. Normal insurance liabilities are covered by the P&I clubs to the identical extent when using eBLs as their paper equivalent.