Export documents

Bill of Lading is one of the most important and used documents in international trade. It usually appears in its short form as "BL", "B/L" or "BOL" and is typical of maritime freight transport. It is defined as the legal document that serves as a transport contract between the exporter, the importer and the shipping company. It is issued by the transport company and it notifies the receipt of the merchandise to be transported to the port of destination and that the agreed conditions will be met.

The new EU deforestation regulation, known as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), impacts exporters, producers, importers, and traders. This regulation aims to curb deforestation in the production and trade of products. The regulation protects biodiversity, the environment, and human rights. Affected products include soy, beef, palm oil, timber, rubber, cocoa, and coffee.