News / Stay clear of switch bills of lading warning to forwarders

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Forwarders are being warned to stay clear of switch bills of lading (SB/Ls) following increased fraudulent activity.

While BIFA has had no enquiries on SB/Ls for a year or so, online freight forwarder iContainers and forwarder network WCA have indicated that the problem is on the rise.

The WCA has sent a note to members saying it cannot get involved in disputes between them where there is a switch bill of lading, owing to the challenges of determining the problem where there could ...