Proper documentation is highly critical in transporting goods efficiently in today’s fast-paced logistics. Proper documentation is one of the most critical documents involved in the shipping and logistics process, known as the Bill of Lading (BOL). If you are a customs broker, a freight forwarder, or part of an organization using freight forwarding software or a freight management system, it is highly critical that you know your Bill of Lading. This is a comprehensive article that explains what a Bill of Lading is, why it exists, where it is used, and how technology software is transforming how it is handled.