A written agreement for hiring a ship for transporting goods is a?

A.

consular invoice

B.

bill of lading

C.

charter party

D.

certificate of origin

Correct answer is C

A charter party is simply a deed between a shipowner and a trader for the hire of a ship and the delivery of cargo. That is, it is an agreement between the owner of a ship and a trader who intends to use the ship for the transportation of his/her goods.