A unilateral freight contract arises when the carrier makes a binding offer to transport goods by issuing a bill of lading or transport document, and the shipper accepts the offer by delivering the cargo—without needing to sign a separate contractual agreement.
Source: https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/Transport_Unilateral_Freight_Contract_Guide.pdf
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