Electronic Bill of Lading

Handling physical paper leads to processes that are cumbersome, outdated, time-consuming, and error-prone. And that’s exactly why Hapag-Lloyd would like to invite you to take advantage of a service that allows you to shift to digitally exchanging a key trade document without using any paper: the electronic bill of lading (eBL).

To offer you an even better flexibility and convenience, we have partnered with two leading eBL solution providers that facilitate and streamline the exchange of original documentation between business partners and platforms along the supply chain.

We invite you to join the new era of paperless eBLs – and welcome you to WAVE & IQAX.

Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG
"We are committed to converting 50% of original bill of lading activities to digital within five years, and 100% by 2030 in our respective carrier organizations. This represents a significant change for our industry, and we do not take this commitment lightly. We are convinced that the benefits it will bring to customers and global trade are too important to ignore. We ask that all parties involved - shippers, forwarders, governments, financial institutions, and insurance agencies-work together to make this commitment a reality."

Your Benefits

Choice

Choose between two world-class electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L) solution providers that best meet your needs

Flexibility

Features and integration options that align with your business processes, allowing you to streamline your operations.

Efficiency

Offers you a range of benefits, including speed, security, and environmental sustainability, with options tailored to your requirements.

WAVE & IQAX

WAVE BL

WAVE is a blockchain-based digital document courier platform that mirrors the traditional process for transferring original paper documents — electronically. The solution is identical to paper-based processes, but with an extremely narrow margin for error. The platform replaces the steps of printing, signing, attaching, sealing, and sending documents with one powerful click.

Key Features

Market leader
500,000+ eBLs issued by 2023
Trusted by 5 of top Ocean Carriers
30 of top 50 Global Freight Forwarders using WaveBL
Covering 130 Countries
Approved by IG P&I Clubs

WAVE BL Registration

For more information on electronic bills of lading, access the WAVE FAQ page.

Wave BL Intro video

IQAX

IQAX is a global information technology company that provides intelligent and digital transformation solutions using blockchain for enterprises in the logistics ecosystem. IQAX eBL is utilizing a Blockchain solution created and managed by the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN). The IQAX solution offers a not only to track and manage eBL but at the same time displays milestones of the actual shipment next to it to increase customer experience and value.

Key Features

At No Extra Costs
Issued 150,000+ eBLs
Servicing over 10,000 companies
Covering 100+ countries
Trusted by 9 major Banks for Trade Finance
Approved by IG P&I Club

IQAX Registration

For more information on electronic bills of lading, access the IQAX FAQ page.

IQAX Intro video

To learn more about your new options or for assistance in choosing the right eB/L solution provider, please contact our customer service team based on your location.

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