Through Bill of Lading
The through bill of lading---combined transport bill of lading---is used to cover at least two different modes of transportation, known as multimodal transport, or different means of conveyance.
The format of a through bill of lading is closely similar to the sample ocean bill of lading, except the words "Through Bill of Lading", "Combined Transport Bill of Lading", or "Combined Transportation" or the like usually are printed on the bill of lading.
Freight Forwarder's Bill of Lading
The freight forwarder's bill of lading---house bill of lading---is issued by the ocean freight consolidator or NVOCC (nonvessel operating common carrier) or NVO (nonvessel owner or nonvessel owning carrier).
Unless otherwise authorized in the letter of credit (L/C), the freight forwarder's bill of lading is not acceptable in the L/C negotiation.
Charter Party Bill of Lading
The charter party bill of lading is issued by the carrier or its agent in the charter shipping. The documentary requirements in a charter party bill of lading are similar to the ocean (marine) bill of lading.
Unless otherwise authorized in the letter of credit (L/C), the charter party bill of lading is not acceptable in the L/C negotiation.
Non-Negotiable Sea Waybill
The non-negotiable sea waybill---liner waybill---usually is marked with the words "Sea Waybill" or the like on its face.