The document that lists the owner, shipping company, and contents is called?

• A. Packing List
• B. Invoice
• C. Bill of Lading
• D. Manifest

Answer: (C)

In shipping, the document that ties together who owns the goods, who is transporting them, and what exactly is inside is the Bill of Lading. It serves as the contract of carriage between the shipper (the owner or consignor) and the carrier (the shipping company), and it also acts as a receipt for the goods. The Bill of Lading names the key parties and provides a description of the cargo, including contents and quantities, which is why it functions as the primary document linking ownership with the voyage.

A packing list simply inventories items inside the shipment, an invoice is a bill for payment, and a manifest is a comprehensive list of all cargo on the vessel used for loading and customs. None of these combine ownership, carrier, and cargo details in the same authoritative way the Bill of Lading does.