What precautions must be taken while signing a B/L?

1. That the goods have actually been shipped;
2. That the date of shipment is correct as stated in the MR;
3. That the B/L is not marked freight paid or freight prepaid if not true;
4. That the clausing of the MR is incorporated in the B/L;
5. That the reference is made to the C/P, where on exists;
6. That any C/P terms do not conflict with the B/L terms; and
7. That the number of the original B/L released is stated.

Every original B/L must be fully signed by the authorized signatory.