What is house bill of lading in SAP TM-ADP-CSL-OTC - Order-to-cash for Container Shipping Liners?

SAP Term: house bill of lading

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL-OTC

• Component Name: Order-to-cash for Container Shipping Liners

• Description: A bill of lading issued by a non-vessel operating common carrier NVOCC or a freight forwarder to their customers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A House Bill of Lading (HBL) is a document issued by a carrier or its agent to the shipper of goods. It serves as a receipt for the goods shipped, and also serves as evidence of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier. The HBL is also known as a Master Bill of Lading (MBL). 
  
  How to use it: 
  The HBL is used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) Advanced Delivery Processing (ADP) Container Shipping Liners (CSL) Order-to-Cash (OTC) to document the shipment of goods from one party to another. It is used to track the shipment, and can be used to generate invoices and other documents related to the shipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an HBL in SAP TM ADP CSL OTC, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included, such as the shipper and consignee details, the description of goods, and any special instructions. This will ensure that all parties involved in the shipment are aware of their responsibilities. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP TM ADP CSL OTC, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use SAP TM ADP CSL OTC.