Urgensi Penerbitan Bill Of Lading Bagi Eksportir Dalam Proses Pengangkutan Barang Melalui Ekspedisi Muatan Kapal Laut (EMKL)

Abstract

As time goes by, international trade activities are growing rapidly in Indonesia. Especially export activities that certainly require good quality and affordable freight services. Sea Freight Expedition (EMKL) is still the mainstay of exporters, because the shipping space is adequate and the prices offered are affordable. As a form of exporter responsibility for the client's goods to arrive at their destination safely, exporters need a document in the form of a Bill of Lading as a valuable document for the protection and security of goods on board. The purpose of this study is to determine the urgency of issuing a Bill of Lading for Exporters in shipping goods via Sea Freight Expedition (EMKL) and to determine the resolution of disputes between exporters and Sea Freight Expedition (EMKL) if there is a delay or damage in the process of transporting goods. This study was studied using a qualitative normative research method, by taking a statute approach and using secondary legal materials in the form of legal journals and other supporting data sources. The results of this study indicate that the Bill of Lading is very important for the parties bound by international trade agreements through sea shipping, as a valuable document that if not issued will cause various new problems. Settlement of disputes that occur between exporters and expeditions in the transportation process can be resolved through litigation or non-litigation. Both are in accordance with the agreement of the parties to find the fairest possible end