In a bill of lading, who is the holder or consignee with the right to claim delivery at the port of destination?

In a bill of lading, who is the holder or consignee with the right to claim delivery at the port of destination?

• A. Shipper
• B. Carrier
• C. Holder or consignee
• D. Beneficiary

Answer: (C)

The right to claim delivery at the destination rests with the holder of the bill of lading, i.e., the consignee or the person who holds the document. The bill of lading serves as a document of title to the goods: whoever presents it at the port is authorized to take possession from the carrier. If the bill is negotiable (to order or to bearer), possession of the document transfers title, so the current holder can claim the goods. If it’s non-negotiable and named to a specific consignee, that named party is the one entitled to delivery. The shipper is the seller who sent the goods but does not automatically gain delivery rights at destination unless they also hold the bill. The carrier merely transports and releases goods to the holder. The term beneficiary relates to payment instruments, not to the release of goods under a bill of lading.

The right to claim delivery at the destination rests with the holder of the bill of lading, i.e., the consignee or the person who holds the document. The bill of lading serves as a document of title to the goods: whoever presents it at the port is authorized to take possession from the carrier. If the bill is negotiable (to order or to bearer), possession of the document transfers title, so the current holder can claim the goods. If it’s non-negotiable and named to a specific consignee, that named party is the one entitled to delivery. The shipper is the seller who sent the goods but does not automatically gain delivery rights at destination unless they also hold the bill. The carrier merely transports and releases goods to the holder. The term beneficiary relates to payment instruments, not to the release of goods under a bill of lading.