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Common abbreviations: BL, BoL (note OBL refers to a specific type of release, the original bill of lading) Sometimes mistakenly referred to as: “bill of landing,” or “bill of laden.” This is the contract between you and the carrier that … Read More

This most often refers to the ocean carrier’s booking number.  Like our reference number, the booking number can have multiple containers or only a single one (or just a pallet).  It is per-instance.