Game changer? Electronic bills of lading

The digitisation of bills of lading has been a hot topic for years. Since this episode was recorded, the final report of the Law Commission of England and Wales together with draft legislation, entitled “electronic trade documents” has been published. ITIC's Account Executive Aysegul Wallis joins Claims Director Mark Brattman to discuss the benefits and challenges of electronic bills of lading compared to traditional paper bills of lading. They also discuss how ITIC members, particularly ship agents, are affected by the vast number of electronic systems that are currently in play and how it is hoped a single system could benefit all members.