Why are there 3 original bills of lading? What is a Bill of Lading? What is a certificate of origin (CO)?  What is the role of the shipper and the consignee in a bill of lading? What is a Seaway Bill? What are the terms and conditions of a bill of lading? How a bill of lading is used in the shipping process? What information must be included in a bill of lading? What is an example of a bill of lading? What two purposes does a bill of lading serve? Who needs a bill of lading? Do all shipments have a bill of lading?