OBD bill of lading is a bill of lading with the date of shipment. The full name of OBD is ON BOARD DATE.

The bill of lading is the basis for handling the rights and obligations of both parties during transportation between the carrier and the shipper. Although it is generally not a contract signed by both parties, the main items that constitute the contract, such as ship name, sailing date, route, port of call and other related freight items, are well known; there are freight rates and transportation conditions. , the carrier is also specified in advance. Therefore, the contract is deemed to be established when the shipper or its agent makes a reservation with the carrier. Therefore, although the terms are unilaterally drawn up by the carrier, the shipper should also consider that both parties have approved it, which constitutes a contract of carriage.