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Sean Gallup / Getty Images The shipping industry standard is three original bills of lading, but you can have more than three as long as the number of originals is documented on each bill.

An ocean bill of lading bearing an on board notation, or words indicating that the merchandise is located aboard the vessel for transportation. These notations must be initialed or signed by an ...