Section 102-117.85 - What is the difference between a Government bill of lading (GBL) and a bill of lading?(a) A Government bill of lading (GBL), Standard Form 1103, is a document that conveys specific terms and conditions to protect the Government interest and serves as the contract of carriage.(b) A GBL is used only for international shipments.(c) A bill of lading, sometimes referred to as a commercial bill of lading, establishes the terms of contract between a shipper and TSP. It serves as a receipt of goods, a contract of carriage, and documentary evidence of title.(d) Use a bill of lading for Government shipments if the specific terms and conditions of a GBL are included in any contract or rate tender (see § 102-117.65) and the bill of lading makes reference to that contract or rate tender (see § 102-117.75 and the "U.S. Government Freight Transportation Handbook"). 65 FR 60061 , Oct. 6, 2000, as amended at 75 FR 51393 , Aug. 20, 2010; 87 FR 32322 , May 31, 2022