Libro III · Título Primero Capítulo X. De la carta de porte o conocimiento de embarque

The carriers or freighters that operate permanent transport routes, under state concession, authorization or permit, may issue to the shippers waybills or bills of lading, which shall have the character of representative instruments of the merchandise subject to transport.

The bill of lading shall serve to cover merchandise transported by sea. The waybill shall serve to cover merchandise transported by air or land.

In addition to the provisions of article 386 of this Code, the waybill or bill of lading shall contain:

1º.The name of waybill or bill of lading.

2º.The name and the domicile of the carrier.

3º.The name and the domicile of the shipper.

4º.The name and the domicile of the person to whose order it is issued, or the indication of being the bearer instrument.

5º.The order number corresponding to the instrument.

6º.The detailed description of the merchandise that is to be transported.

7º.The indication of the freight charges and other expenses of the transport, of the applicable tariffs and of whether the freight charges have been paid or are to be collected.

8º.The mention of the places and dates of departure and of destination.

9º.The indication of the means of transport.

10º.If the carrier uses a specific vehicle, the data necessary for its identification.

11º.The bases to determine the amount of the responsibilities of the carrier, in cases of losses or damages.

12º.Any other conditions or agreements that the contracting parties may agree.

The waybills and bills of lading for international traffic shall be governed by the customs laws

If an interval mediates between the receipt of the merchandise and its shipment, the instrument shall contain, in addition:

1º.The mention of being received for shipment.

2º.The indication of the place where the merchandise is to be kept while the shipment is carried out.

3º.The time limit set for the shipment.