A Bill of Lading (BL) is the main shipping paper. It proves the goods are loaded, is a contract with the carrier, and controls who can pick up the cargo at the destination. 1) Clean Master (Original) BL — when payment is against copy of BL Use this when your buyer pays after seeing only a copy of the BL. • You ship the goods and keep the original BL with you. • Share a copy with the buyer for their bank/process. • After you receive full payment, courier the original BL to the buyer. • The buyer