Colombian Commercial Code - Decree 410 of 1971 - Book III - Of Commercial Property - Title III - Securities - Chapter V - Different species of Securities - Section V - Certificate of Deposit and Bono Pledge - From: Art 767 By: Art 771

COLOMBIAN COMMERCIAL CODE

Section VI 

Waybill and bill of lading 

Article 767 .- The bill of lading bill of lading and have the character of securities representing

transport the goods.
Article 768 .- Notwithstanding the provisions of Book V of this Code on maritime and air transport, the consignment note or bill of lading, in addition to the requirements of Section 621 shall contain:

1. The mention of being "consignment" or "bill of lading";

2. The name and address of carrier;

3. The name and address of the sender;

4. The name and address of the person to whom or to whose order is issued, or state of being the bearer;

5. The order number that corresponds to the title;

6. The detailed description of the goods transport and its estimated value;

7. An indication of the freight and other expenses of transportante of applicable fees, and have been paid or freight;

8. The mention of the places of departure and destination;

9. The details of the means of transport, and

10. If the transport is for an particular vehicle, the necessary data for identification.

Paragraph .- If you do not indicate the date of receipt of the things the carrier is presumed that the received date of issue of such documents.
Article 769 .- If using a lag between the receipt of goods and their shipment, the title should also contain:

1. The mention of being "received for shipment";

2. Indication of where the goods will be stored while the shipment is made, and

3. The deadline for shipment.

Article 770 .- The endorser liable for the existence of the goods at the time of endorsement.
Article 771 .- At the waybill and bill of lading shall apply, as appropriate, rules relating to bills of exchange and promissory note.