A straight bill of lading is made out so that only the named consignee is entitled to take delivery of the goods under the bill. This consignee is designated by the shipper. The carrier has to hand over the cargo to the named consignee, not to any third party in possession of the bill. This kind of bill of lading is not transferable. The shipper can t pass the bill to a third party by endorsement. Because of the limited functions, this bill is in very restricted application. When goods are shipped on a non-commercial basis, such as samples or exhibits, or when the goods are extremely valuable, a straight bill of lading is generally issued.
记名提单是为了只让规定的收货人提取该提单 项下的货物。收货人是由托运人指定的。承运 人必须把货物交给指定的收货人，而不能交给任 何持有该提单的第三方。这种提单是不可转让 的，托运人不能通过背书将其转给第三方。由于 作用受到限制，这种提单使用很有限，一般是在 运输样品、展品之类的非赢利目的的货物，或特 别贵重商品时使用记名提单。
