HMM electronic bill of lading on the CargoX Platform
Your HMM carrier now provides and encourages the use of the electronic bill of lading (eBL) service, available through the CargoX Platform. Enjoy the seamless, secure, and efficient process that saves you time and money, reduces risk, and ensures your consignees receive their documents quickly and reliably.
Free eBL transfer until June 30, 2025.
Transfer time < 1 minute.
It is 100% secure.
HMM electronic BL
The process is simple and efficient; the detailed short instructions listed on the right are done in 5 easy steps and only take a few minutes.
Start using HMM eBL now to receive FREE transfers of electronic bills of lading until the end of this year.
*IMPORTANT: Copy of bill of lading can be printed or downloaded.
- 1Login
Login to the HMM portal.
- 2Issue eBL
- 3Receive eBL
Receive issued document in the CargoX Platform.
- 4Transfer
Transfer the eBL to consignee.
- 5Surrender eBL
The future is electronic BL
The adoption of eBLs leads to substantial cost savings by reducing the need for paper, printing, courier services, and paper archive management. Additionally, it minimizes the risk of document loss or damage, which can incur further costs and delays, thereby streamlining financial management.
Each eBL issued by HMM is recorded on the public ledger when transferred to the CargoX Platform. This ensures the immutability of the original eBL to maintain document integrity and security. The public ledger is tamper-proof, and it guarantees that all transactions are secure and transparent.
We believe in the power of collaboration, transparency, and joint care for the world. We believe trees are to be nurtured and loved -, and documents need to be created and transferred electronically, drastically reducing their carbon footprint.
EBLs can be accessed and managed from anywhere in the world, providing greater flexibility and convenience for all parties involved in the maritime cargo industry. This global accessibility ensures that stakeholders can collaborate more effectively, regardless of their geographical location, thus enhancing international trade.
We bet that electronic solutions, implemented wherever possible to replace the old ways of transferring information on paper, can improve the world, empower communities, and provide productivity and working environment enhancements.
We know that standards and interoperability are the only ways to move forward, to ensure a multithreaded global trade based on streamlined workflows, clear communication and efficient processes.
The CargoX platform offers a streamlined experience for managing eBLs, accessible from any device for convenience and availability 24/7. It simplifies the issuance, transfer, and management of eBLs, enabling stakeholders to navigate digital workflows effortlessly. Users can conveniently attach additional trade documentation in a digital format, eliminating the need for printing.
The digital workflow significantly reduces the time and effort required to process and transfer BLs. By eliminating the need for physical document handling, the eBL system minimizes delays and accelerates the overall shipping process, enhancing operational efficiency.
The adoption of eBLs mitigates risks associated with traditional paper-based systems, such as fraud, loss, and disputes over document authenticity. With blockchain technology ensuring secure and transparent transactions, stakeholders can resolve disputes more swiftly and effectively, minimizing disruptions to supply chains and improving overall business continuity.
Comparison: Paper BL vs electronic BL
| Traditional paper BL | Electronic BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Change of ownership | by sending original BL | Instant transfer, public digital ledger |
| Time in transit | 5-10 days | Instant |
| Can be stolen | Yes | No |
| Can be lost | Yes | No |
| Archiving | Expensive paper storage / office space | Included in service (digital storage) |
of electronic bills of lading.
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!
It is legal to use it everywhere
In accordance with the parties' freedom of contract, all parties to a freight transaction may agree to accept the electronic bill of lading as a valid document, with all the practical benefits and legal consequences that this entails. Even if the laws in the countries do not yet specifically establish electronic B/L as a document.
Until countries enact laws regulating electronic trade documents, the parties to the contract of carriage may determine the use and validity of digital bills of lading through sets of rules or general terms and conditions within the framework of freedom of contract.
On the other hand, if the governing law of the bill of lading is that of a country that has enacted legislation based on the MLETR (e.g., Singapore, the UK, or France), the validity of the bill of lading is additionally subject to mandatory national regulations.
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