Shipping What is a Bill of Lading? Why is a Bill of Lading so important? When is a Combined Transport Bill of Lading, e.g. FBL, needed? What alternatives are there to be a Bill of Lading? What must be stated in a Bill of Lading? How many Originals are normally issued? Can the shipper (or any person) regain possession of the consignment before the ship reaches its destination? What is a clean Bill of Lading? What does in apparent good order and condition mean? What is the meaning of the statement "Said to contain"? What is a "Stale" Bill of Lading? EXPORT CARGO SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS   When are they required? Who gives the instructions/fills in the form? Who gives the instructions/fills in the form? Who needs to have a copy? What information must be included? THE ROLE OF THE FORWARDER   What is the meaning of the term FCA, and which older INCOTERM does it supplement? What is meant by the term MTO and how does it differ from a CTO? What are the two chief advantages of the FIATA Combined Transport Bill of Lading? AIRFREIGHT   What does an Air Waybill (AWB) consist of? Who issues the Air Waybill? What is a "Neutral Air Waybill"? Who is responsible for filing in the Air Waybill? What is the function of the Air Waybill? Who makes the rules for international air traffic?