A contract between an exporter and a commercial carrier that is issued by the carrier when it receives goods for shipment is called a ______.
A) bill of lading
B) certificate of origin
C) packing list
D) shipper's export declaration
E) warehouse receipt

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A bill of lading is a document that serves as a receipt of goods being shipped and a contract of the shipping agreement between the exporter and carrier. It also functions as a document of title, which means it can be used to legally transfer ownership of the goods.

A Contract Between an Exporter and a Commercial Carrier That