A step-by-step guide from requesting to surrendering the eBL

1

Login to the HMM portal and request to receive an electronic bill of lading (eBL)

Login to the HMM portal, open a settled bill of lading (BL), and choose to receive an electronic BL by selecting the CargoX Platform as the preferred option. More information about this step can be found on the HMM portal.

Note

Skip this step if it has already been completed for this specific bill of lading (BL) when connecting the HMM Portal to the CargoX Platform.

2

HMM creates and issues the eBL to the shipper

Note

The initiation of the eBL flow starts with an agreement between the shipper and the carrier, based on shipping instructions. These instructions are documents that are presumed to have been coordinated between the two parties before the eBL was created.

1. Creation of the eBL (HMM)

HMM creates the eBL and sends it electronically to the CargoX Platform.

2. Receipt of the issued eBL (Shipper)

The shipper receives the issued document in their CargoX Platform inbox and is also notified by email regarding this action.

   

3

Transfer the possession of the eBL from the shipper to the consignee

After opening the envelope containing the eBL, all details of the eBL can be easily previewed by selecting the Preview button. Once the shipper has reviewed all information in the eBL, they can proceed by transferring possession of the eBL to the consignee. Further details on transferring possession of the eBL can be found here.

Note

If the shipper requires an amendment to the eBL, they have the option to select the Request surrender for amendment action. This process involves transferring the eBL back to the issuer (carrier) for necessary modifications to the document's contents. Additional information on this process is available here.

4

Consignee requests surrender for delivery

The consignee receives the eBL in their inbox and is also notified about this action via email. After opening the envelope containing the eBL, all details of the eBL can be easily previewed by selecting the Preview button. Once the consignee has reviewed all information in the eBL, they can proceed with requesting surrender for delivery. This involves returning the eBL to HMM to facilitate the release of the shipped goods. Further details on requesting surrender for delivery of the eBL can be found here.

Success

After the consignee has requested the surrender, HMM will review and accept the request. Once HMM processes and accepts the surrender, the status of the eBL will be automatically updated to "Surrender for delivery accepted." This marks the final step in the process, allowing the release of the shipped goods to the consignee.