Freight documents vary significantly depending on transport mode: the negotiable bill of lading (sea freight) permits transfer of title and control of cargo through endorsement, while non-negotiable transport documents such as the CMR (road) or AWB (air) function merely as contracts of carriage and receipts.
Source: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bill-of-lading.asp
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