The document prepared by the shipper and signed by the consignee when the freight is received at its destination is called a

The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a multi-functional, legally binding document that is central to the shipping process. It acts as a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier, a receipt for the goods being shipped, and in some cases, a document of title. When the freight arrives at its destination, the consignee (receiver) inspects the goods and signs the BOL. This signature serves as proof of delivery (POD) and legally acknowledges that the goods were received, noting any visible damage or shortages.

A. Packing List: This document itemizes the contents of a shipment for the consignee to verify against the purchase order but does not serve as the legal receipt of goods.

B. Carrier Requisition: This is not a standard industry term for a delivery document. A requisition is a formal request for goods or services, not a receipt.

C. Purchase Order: This is a commercial document issued by a buyer to a seller to authorize a purchase. It precedes the shipment and is not signed upon delivery as a receipt.

1. Coyle, J. J., Langley, C. J., Novack, R. A., & Gibson, B. (2016). Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective (10th ed.). Cengage Learning. In Chapter 10, "Transportation Management," the text describes the Bill of Lading as the primary transportation document that functions as a receipt for goods, a contract of carriage, and a document of title (Section 10-3b, pp. 358-359).

2. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). (2023). CSCMP's Glossary of Supply Chain and Logistics Terms. The glossary defines a Bill of Lading as: "A transportation document that is the contract of carriage between the shipper and carrier; it provides a receipt for the goods tendered to the carrier..." The definition implicitly supports its role in the final delivery and receipt process.

3. MIT OpenCourseWare. (2006). 1.260J / ESD.260J Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Fall 2006. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lecture notes from "Lecture 11: Transportation" discuss the critical role of the Bill of Lading as the key legal document that serves as a receipt for goods upon delivery.