GCE Commerce 1989 Question 34

Question 34

Foreign Trade Documents

A clean bill of lading is so-called because

  1. A.the colour is pure, white
  2. B.it is not stained
  3. C.it is a document of authority
  4. D.it has no record of damaged goods
  5. E.it could be transferred to anybody
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (it has no record of damaged goods)

Explanation

A clean bill of lading shows the goods were received in good order, with no note of damage or shortage.