The bill of lading is not in itself a charter or contract; the voyage charter is considered to be the governing carriage contract. Another very common arrangement is known as a "time" charter.

A schism almost erupted when the leagues demanded to see carriage contract information Diamond considered to be proprietary, but the NHL and NBA now appear to be back at the negotiating table ...

The legacy carriage deal expired on Sept. 30, 2024, but Comcast and YES continued to negotiate throughout the winter under the umbrella of a series of unofficial extensions.