Bills of Lading Masterclass Online is a series of 10 online sessions delivered over 5 days. Each day will run for 120 minutes with a short break in between. The masterclass will focus on the B/L as a part of broader sets of documents, each of which is necessary when selling or buying goods internationally. The course will also focus on international conventions, and how the B/L serves as essential for all parties involved in cargo transactions.
Discounts
10% group discount is available for registering 3 or more participants from the same company.
What will you learn?
The Bill of Lading is at the core of international trade. The course focuses on common issues in B/L disputes (such as claused B/L’s, general average, LOI’s and liens) as well as on how this is legally dealt with worldwide. The seminar is highly practical and focuses on practical solutions to common B/L problems.
Dates and topics of Bills of Lading Masterclass Online
| Day | Session | Topic | Speaker |
| Monday 28 April | 1 | Overview of Bills of Lading | Stephen Mackin |
| 2 | The Bill of Lading as a Receipt | ||
| Tuesday 29 April | 3 | The importance of International Regulation |
Stephen Mackin |
| 4 | The Protection of Third Parties | ||
| Wednesday 30 April | 5 | Who is the Legal Carrier under the Bill of Lading | Sophie Pollard |
| 6 | The Bill of Lading as a Contract of Carriage | ||
| Thursday 1 May | 7 | The Problems caused by Negotiating Bills of Lading | Sophie Pollard |
| 8 | Letters of Indemnity | ||
| Friday 2 May | 9 | The Bill of Lading as a Document of Title | Stephen Mackin |
| 10 | Switch bills of lading |
Starting time (for all sessions)
14:00 CEST
12:00 UTC
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Why choose to participate?
You will be taught by hand-picked industry experts who have built a career out of solving complicated Bills of Lading issues. The combination of theory, discussion and casework will make the complexity of B/L issues clear and manageable. The teachers will share valuable experiences and point participants towards practical solutions, which can be used on the job. The course will also facilitate networking between international shipping peers and enable long-term relationships between the participants.
The Masterclass is aimed at all practitioners involved in maritime transportation, who wish to boost their expert knowledge and become proficient in Bills of Lading.
How will this course help your professional development?
Bills of Lading issues arise in one way or form at every shipment. This course will assist you in identifying the potential challenges in advance and enable you to ask the right questions to the parties involved, thereby helping you to understand and explain your own risks and exposure.
After the course, you will have a have a much deeper understanding of the fundamental functions of the B/L and how it fits into the document flow. You will be able to discuss issues, such as delivery against an LOI, with your superiors, P&I club or legal counsel.
Course certification
Participants will be given an option of taking a final assessment (open-book test) at the end of the course, and Certificate of Achievement will be issued with a grade (distinction, merit or pass). Those not taking the assessment will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Course materials
BIMCO issues electronic course files as an Adobe PDF file enabling you to make personal notes. All documentation and presentations will be in English. Course access details will be provided once the registration is completed.
You will also receive access to BIMCO's eLearning module on "Bills of Lading".
