Document background
The Intermodal Bill of Lading is a crucial document in modern international trade and logistics operations involving Pakistani jurisdiction. It is specifically designed to accommodate the complexities of multimodal transportation, where goods are transported using multiple modes of transport under a single contract. This document is essential when shipments involve both maritime and inland transportation, particularly through Pakistani ports and territory. The document complies with the Pakistani Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, the Multimodal Transport Operators Ordinance, 2000, and relevant international conventions. It serves three primary functions: as a receipt confirming the carrier's possession of goods, as evidence of the contract of carriage, and as a document of title enabling transfer of ownership. The document is particularly relevant for transactions involving Pakistani exports and imports, incorporating specific local legal requirements while maintaining international standards.
