Ship Goods > Process > Step 1: Paperwork

Preparing your Paperwork - How To Fill Out a Bill of Lading

When delivering your cargo to Young Brothers for shipment, a Young Brothers' Bill of Lading must accompany the shipment. The Bill of Lading is a contract between the carrier (YB) and shipper (customer) and should be properly completed. (Download instructions for completing a Bill of Lading - 310kb PDF) It is very important that each customer provide YB with the following information:

• Name, address and telephone number of both the shipper and the consignee.
• To (Port of Origin) and From (Port of Destination).
• Payment - Indicate how freight charges are to be paid: Prepaid - Pay at time of delivery to the port of origin; Collect - Pay at time of pick up at port of destination; and Charge - Charge either shipper account or consignee account (need account number).
• Number of packages/pieces, an accurate description of the goods being shipped, value* (if would like additional insurance), weight and cubic measurements of the shipment.
• Shipper's Signature

* Value - Your cargo is automatically insured up to $5,000 per piece, package or ordinary shipping unit. If you want to insure your cargo for a higher amount, declare the actual value on the bill of lading at time of check-in and additional insurance will be charged.

Bills of Lading are available at the freight clerk station at the time of delivery.

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