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Switch B/L
A Switch B/L is a second set of bills of lading issued in place of the original one (for example, when changing the port or seller, or to conceal the original shipper in a resale chain). It requires the original bills to be surrendered.
A Switch B/L is used in re-export and intermediary schemes. It carries risks and requires control so that two valid sets do not exist for the same cargo.
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