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Draft review
Review the draft bill of lading online, request corrections and approve the final version before issuance.
Overview
Plan with eB/L Documentation
eB/L Documentation moves bills of lading from paper and courier to a secure digital workflow. Shippers review and approve drafts online, and electronic bills of lading can be issued, transferred and surrendered without physical documents changing hands.
Removing paper reduces courier time, the risk of lost originals and delays at destination when documents arrive after the cargo. Each action — approval, endorsement, transfer — is recorded, giving all parties a clear view of who holds title and what has changed.
Electronic bills of lading require participation by the relevant parties and acceptance under the applicable legal framework and platform rules. Our documentation team helps customers and their banks or consignees set up the workflow and supports paper issuance where electronic documents are not yet accepted.
- Search or act using an accurate shipment or account reference.
- Review assumptions, planned dates and confirmed events distinctly.
- Share information only with authorised colleagues.
- Escalate exceptional cargo and time-critical decisions to FSC.
- Keep booking and transport documents as the governing record.
Digital workflow
Tool capability
Built for operational clarity
What you can do with eB/L Documentation
A focused set of capabilities helps teams move from information to an appropriate next action.
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Role-based actions
Shippers, consignees, banks and agents each see the actions available to their role, preventing unauthorised changes.
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Version control
Every draft and amendment is kept as a separate version, so you can see what changed, when and by whom.
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Status monitoring
Track whether documents are in draft, approved, issued, transferred or surrendered at any time.
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Digital issuance
Electronic bills of lading are issued and transferred digitally, avoiding courier delays and lost originals.
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Support guidance
Our documentation team helps set up participants and advises where paper documents remain necessary.
Operational context
Document workflow stages
- 92%
- FSC schedule reliability (2025)
- 24/7
- Portal access
- 180+
- Countries served
How it works
Using eB/L Documentation
Follow these steps to use the tool responsibly and make the result actionable.
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Submit instructions
Provide shipping instructions through the portal or booking.
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Review the draft
Check the draft bill of lading and request any corrections.
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Approve
Approve the final version for issuance.
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Issue and transfer
The eB/L is issued and transferred to the next holder digitally.
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Surrender at destination
The holder surrenders the eB/L to obtain release of the cargo.
In operation
Connected logistics information
FSC digital tools support better coordination across transport and customer workflows. Access and available content depend on account permissions, route and operational data sources.
Connected logistics information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Our specialists are available around the clock.
Contact our teamValidity depends on the applicable law and the platform's rules accepted by the parties. Our team can advise on your trade lanes.
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