Release cargo without paper delays

Exchange electronic bills instantly to eliminate courier dependency and accelerate surrender at destination.

Accelerate payment and time to cash

Enable faster validation and fewer discrepancies for trade finance workflows, supporting quicker settlement and earlier access to working capital.

Replace paper risk with digital certaint

Every transaction is verified, time-stamped, and auditable, creating a trusted digital record for all parties.

Approved by and aligned with

Approved by the International Group of P&I Clubs and aligned with DCSA, FIATA, ICC, BIMCO, and the FIT Alliance. 




Digitize the document that drives global trade

Replace paper-based processes with Electronic Bills of Lading for more secure and efficient digital document management

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Align the flow of information with the flow of goods.

Both electronic Master (eMBL) and House Bills of Lading (eHBL) can be created, exchanged, and managed through integrated digital workflows. Galileo extends secure digital exchange across carriers, forwarders, BCOs, and banks, replacing couriered documents with fast, transparent collaboration. 

  • Manage the full electronic Bill of Lading lifecycle, from receipt and transfer to amendment and surrender.

  • Real-time title control and traceability, with every eBL change recorded on the Title Registry.

  • Use eBLs within eUCP and eURC compliant electronic presentations for trade finance.

Powering a new era of trade documentation

Hear from Ashley Skaanild, Principal Advisor Carrier Integration and Transformation, on how electronic bills of lading are reshaping global trade.

Digitization that delivers beyond the document 

Real-time collaboration and visibility 


Every transfer, endorsement, and surrender is encrypted, time-stamped, and visible to all authorized parties, enabling faster decisions and fewer disputes. 

Bank and trade finance connectivity

Share complete digital document sets with trusted trade finance banks, reducing discrepancies and accelerating time to cash.

Fraud prevention and data security 

Every eBL is encrypted and hashed, reducing the risk of forgery, loss, or unauthorized access. 

Global compliance and recognition

Aligned with DCSA, FIATA, ICC, BIMCO, and the FIT Alliance, supporting both negotiable and straight bills. 

Sustainability at scale 

Eliminate printed documents, couriers, and physical archives to reduce cost and emissions tied to paper-based exchange. 


Supporting every party in the transaction

Electronic Bills of Lading operate within a connected ecosystem across global trade and logistics.

  • Ocean Carriers


    Issue and manage master bills digitally, enabling faster cargo release and eliminating paper handoffs

  • Forwarders

    Create and manage electronic house bills digitally, streamlining document flow and reducing manual rekeying and delays.

  • Trade Finance Banks 

    Receive and validate full digital document sets electronically to streamline letters of credit and reduce time to payment.

  • Exporters

    Digitally receive and transfer electronic bills and other trade documents to accelerate payment, reduce courier risk, and eliminate paper handling at origin.

  • Importers

    Receive electronic bills earlier to secure faster cargo release, improve inventory planning, and avoid port delays and demurrage.

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Frequently asked questions

An Electronic Bill of Lading is a secure digital equivalent of a paper bill of lading that confirms transport and ownership of goods, enables trade finance, and authorizes cargo release. It carries the same legal and operational function as paper, without relying on physical originals. 

An electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) replicates the functions of a paper BL but in a digital format. Unlike paper BLs, eBLs are:

  • Transferred instantly and securely online 
  • Immune to physical loss or damage 
  • Easier to track and audit

Yes. Electronic Bills of Lading issued through CargoWise align with major international frameworks and are approved by the International Group of P&I Clubs. They support negotiable and straight bills and are aligned with DCSA, FIATA, ICC, BIMCO, SWIFT, and FIT Alliance standards. 

Electronic Master and House Bills of Lading are embedded directly within CargoWise jobs and bookings. Issuance, transfer, amendment, and surrender are linked to shipment milestones, eliminating the need for separate portals or parallel document systems. 

Yes. Electronic bills can be shared with trade finance banks as part of complete digital document sets to support letters of credit, electronic presentations, and collections. This reduces discrepancies and accelerates time to payment. 

eBLs are governed by:

  • The Bolero Rulebook which all participants in a Bolero eBL need to sign and is a legal multilateral contract that all participants must comply with.
  • UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR)
  • English Common Law (for Bolero)
  • P&I Club Rules (International Group of Protection & Indemnity Clubs) These frameworks ensure eBLs are legally equivalent to paper BLs.

The Title Registry is a secure digital ledger within the Bolero platform that records Holdership, Title to the goods, and transfer of eBLs. It ensures:

  • There is only one legal holder of a Bolero eBL at any one time
  • EBL can only be surrendered by the designated title Holdership
  • Full audit trail of endorsements

An eBL is surrendered by:

  • The consignee who is designated as the title holder can surrender the eBL electronically to the carrier when the eBL is passed to them and they are also the holder.
  • The carrier then electronically acknowledges receipt of the Surrender notification and releases the goods.

Yes, under specific conditions. The carrier can reissue a paper BL if requested to do so:

  • The current holder can issue a Switch To Paper instruction electronically to the carrier.
  • The eBL is cancelled in the Title Registry. This is typically done when the next party in the supply chain cannot receive the bill electronically in their systems.

Many major carriers and ports support eBLs, including:

  • Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM 
  • Ports in Singapore, Rotterdam, Dubai, Mumbai, and others are expanding rapidly across global trade routes.

Each electronic bill is encrypted, hashed, and recorded within a secure digital registry. All transfers and endorsements are validated and time-stamped to prevent unauthorized access, forgery, or duplication. 

Bolero offers:

  • Onboarding sessions 
  • User guides and tutorials
  • Dedicated customer support

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