GENWAYBILL 2016
Overview
The GENWAYBILL is a non-negotiable general sea waybill. The latest edition of this waybill is GENWAYBILL 2016. This amended edition incorporates the International Group of P&I Clubs/BIMCO Himalaya Clause for Bills of Lading and other contracts 2014, an updated layout and signature box, and a reference to the York-Antwerp Rules 2016 in respect of the Rules according to which General Average should be adjusted.
Copyright in GENWAYBILL 2016 is held by BIMCO.
GENWAYBILL 2016
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