41 C.F.R. § 102-117.85 What is the difference between a Government bill of lading (GBL) and a bill of lading?
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(a) A Government bill of lading (GBL), Optional Forms 1103 and 1203, is a controlled document that conveys specific terms and conditions to protect the Government interest and serves as the contract of carriage. (b) A bill of lading, sometimes referred to as a commercial bill of lading, is the document used as a receipt of goods and documentary evidence of title. (c) Use a bill of lading for Government shipments if the specific terms and conditions of a GBL are included in any contract or rate tender (see §102–117.65) and the bill of lading makes reference to that contract or rate tender (see §102–117.75 and the “U.S. Government Freight Transportation Handbook”).
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PART 102–117—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Subpart B—Acquiring Transportation or Related Services
§ 102-117.85 What is the difference between a Government bill of lading (GBL) and a bill of lading?
