A “Switch Bill of Lading” is a service offered by carriers that involves the issuance of a second set of transport documents (Bill of Lading) to reflect new parties involved in a shipment. This service is provided upon the customer’s request and serves to protect the interests of the cargo intermediary and maintain confidentiality between the shipper and the buyer. By switching the Bill of Lading, the carrier effectively conceals the original shipper’s identity from the buyer, ensuring privacy and preventing direct communication or negotiation. The switch helps preserve the intermediary’s role in the transaction and allows for smoother logistics operations while maintaining the confidentiality of the parties involved.

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