ELECTRONIC HOUSE BILL OF LADING

Digitalize your House BL with the CargoX Platform

CargoX, a blockchain-based platform specializing in digital document management and trade logistics, can manage House Bills of Lading (HBLs) and offer products to NVOCCs by leveraging its decentralized, secure, and efficient platform.

CargoX House bill of lading

Enhanced efficiency and reduced costs

Improved security and transparency

Streamlined operations and global accessibility

MARITIME DOCUMENTATION

What is House bill of lading and what is its purpose?

A House Bill of Lading (HBL) is a type of bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder or a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) to the shipper as a receipt of goods and a contract of carriage. It serves as a document of title that facilitates the transfer of ownership and outlines the terms and conditions for the transportation of goods.

Why going digital with House BL?

Eliminate the need for traditional paper-based HBLs and reduce the risks of fraud, delays, and document loss.

Streamlining operations

Our Platform helps NVOCCs and freight forwarders streamline their processes by integrating digital HBL management into their workflows, enabling them to issue HBLs directly to shippers or consignees, receive real-time document status updates, and seamlessly communicate with existing logistics and ERP systems through API integrations.

Enhanced security

Blockchain technology ensures that HBLs are secure and verifiable by creating immutable records that prevent alteration or forgery, restricting access to authorized parties, and maintaining a transparent audit trail to support compliance with international trade and shipping regulations.

Cost savings

Going digital reduces courier fees, printing costs, and administrative expenses across all documents. Faster documentation processes lead to reduced demurrage and detention charges.

Transparency

Real-time document tracking and secure sharing enhance transparency in maritime operations.

Reliability

Universally accepted format minimizes disputes and ensures consistent practices.

Sustainability

Paperless workflows align with global sustainability goals and reduce the shipping industry’s environmental impact.

CargoX's product offering

Custom HBL templates

Allow NVOCCs to design and issue HBLs according to their brand and regulatory requirements.

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Workflow automation

Include tools for automating key steps such as data input, transfer of ownership, and document tracking.

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Seamless API integration

The digitalized documents can be integrated into existing workflows, enhancing operational continuity without requiring significant process changes.

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Standardisation and compliance

CargoX Platfform align all three different regimes of standardisation:

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The first regime covers the general terms of carriage, governed by law specified in BL’s governing law clause.

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The second regime pertains to the electronic features of the BL with the CargoX Platform being subject to English law and the Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA 2023).

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The third regime involves customs clearance, governed by local regulations, which typically use copies of the BL. The validity of the electronic features of BL depends on the governing law analogously to traditional paper BLs governing law for the terms of carriage.

Legal and standards compliance
IGP
BIMCO
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An active global CargoX ecosystem

Join the rapidly expanding eBL ecosystem, the CargoX Platform, where tens of thousands of companies have successfully sent millions of electronic trade documents globally in minutes, without major issues. Embrace the opportunity to elevate your business efficiency to new heights!

135k+
global companies connected
8M+
documents
190+
countries
IGP&I
approved

We are delighted to announce the launch of our electronic bill of lading service in partnership with CargoX, a leading provider of electronic document solutions. This new eBL capability will enable us to deliver an enhanced service to our customers and spearhead the digitalisation of the shipping industry.

Kurt (Wonjun) Jang
SVP of HMM Container Operation Office

In our opinion blockchain is best used where trustworthy data and document processing is needed, and where transactions of ownership take place. For us the CargoX Smart BL is easy to use and even easier to implement, and the cost and time savings are just incredible. We are already looking forward to new products from CargoX - in our opinion the best in this field.

Ruedi Reisdorf
CEO of Fracht AG

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