what is a waybill

A waybill is a document prepared by a carrier of a shipment of goods, containing details of the shipment, route, and charges. It is used to record important information about a consignment of goods, such as the sender's and recipient's name and address, conditions of carriage, and package contents. The waybill is non-negotiable and is used for information purposes, acknowledging receipt of cargo and serving as evidence of the contract of carriage. It cannot be consigned to a third party or transfer cargo ownership, but instead specifies the specific entity that will receive the cargo