[Verse 1] When cargo leaves the loading dock today The shipper hands a document your way It's proof of contract, receipt, and title too Three functions wrapped in one form, tried and true The carrier signs to show they took the freight This paper holds the power to create Legal obligations binding every side As goods across the ocean waters ride [Chorus] Bills of lading, three in one Contract, receipt, and title done Clean on board means cargo's fine Dirty bills show damage signs Order bills are negotiable Straight bills go to one party full Transfer ownership with each hand Legal proof across the land [Verse 2] The consignee awaits their rightful goods But first must prove they're understood To hold the proper documents in hand Original bills, as law demands Meanwhile the freight forwarder plays their part Consolidating cargo, work of art House bills issued for the smaller loads Master bills for ocean-crossing roads [Chorus] Bills of lading, three in one Contract, receipt, and title done Clean on board means cargo's fine Dirty bills show damage signs Order bills are negotiable Straight bills go to one party full Transfer ownership with each hand Legal proof across the land [Bridge] Commercial invoice shows the price Packing list describes precise Certificate of origin proves the source Insurance docs protect the course Each document must align perfect One mistake and deals deflect Letters of credit need them all Before the payments start to fall [Verse 3] In trade finance the banks review each page Every clause and every stage Discrepancies will stop the flow Of money that the sellers know Technology now digitizes these Electronic bills with greater ease But legal frameworks still apply Whether paper or digits fly [Chorus] Bills of lading, three in one Contract, receipt, and title done Clean on board means cargo's fine Dirty bills show damage signs Order bills are negotiable Straight bills go to one party full Transfer ownership with each hand Legal proof across the land [Outro] From port to port around the globe These documents bear legal robe Protecting rights and shifting risk In commerce quick and business brisk
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