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Difficulty: MediumOccupational and Specialized Registers

In international shipping and trade transactions, a freight forwarder requested the legal document issued by a carrier that acts as a contract of carriage and proof of ownership of goods in transit. Which specialized register term refers to this shipping document?

  1. Bill of ladingAnswer
  2. B
    Letter of credit
  3. C
    Certificate of origin
  4. D
    Dock warrant

Answer

Bill of lading
In nautical and freight transport registers, a bill of lading is the definitive legal document issued by a transportation company to a shipper detailing the cargo type, quantity, and destination, acting as a contract and receipt of title.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The context involves international shipping, transport contracts, and ownership documentation for goods in transit.
Identifying the professional field pinpoints the appropriate specialized occupational vocabulary.
2
Evaluate candidate register terms
A 'bill of lading' is the precise maritime and freight shipping document that fulfills the dual function of carriage contract and receipt of title.
Distinguishing between banking, customs, warehousing, and shipping registers ensures exact register selection.

Key Concept

Occupational and Specialized Registers in Shipping and Commerce
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