Question: what is the difference between master bl and house bl?
Answer: Difference between House Bill of Lading and Master Bill of Lading. ... A House Bill of Lading (HBL) is issued by an NVOCC operator, or a Freight Forwarder to their customers.. A Master Bill of Lading (MBL) is issued by the Shipping Line (Carrier) to the NVOCC Operator, or Freight Forwarder..