We have received Bills of Lading with the word 'Express' in the space which would normally indicate the number in the set.
The shipper advises that with this word in, the consignee can collect the goods without production of a Bill of Lading. We raised this as a discrepancy as the L/C called for a full set of B/Ls and we would expect to see the number issued.
Has anyone seen the word 'express' used?
Express Bills of Lading
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PGauntlett
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Express Bills of Lading
were they 'straight' b/l's or 'to order'? Sounds as if beneficiary was trying to pull a fast one and you were right to reject. I've never heard 'express' used in this context
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larryBacon
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Express Bills of Lading
An "Express B/L" is often a synonym for a Sea Waybill(SWB). Whether or not this complies with the L/C in hand depends on the exact wording used in the L/C. In other words does the L/C require a B/L restricted to Article 23 ? If so it would appear not to comply.
If the L/C calls for a B/L consigned to order or order of the issuing bank, this would imply that a document of title is called for. As the SWB is not a document of title, it would therefore be discrepant.
The reason for putting the word "Express" in place of the no. of Bills of Lading is that, as the SWB is not a document of title, the no. of originals issued is not important. They are of the same importance as mere copies for the purposes of establishing title.
Laurence A. J. Bacon
laurence_aj@hotmail.com
If the L/C calls for a B/L consigned to order or order of the issuing bank, this would imply that a document of title is called for. As the SWB is not a document of title, it would therefore be discrepant.
The reason for putting the word "Express" in place of the no. of Bills of Lading is that, as the SWB is not a document of title, the no. of originals issued is not important. They are of the same importance as mere copies for the purposes of establishing title.
Laurence A. J. Bacon
laurence_aj@hotmail.com
Express Bills of Lading
The B/Ls were issued to order of the opening bank.
They were short form B/Ls but do not appear to be Sea Waybills. They were headed Combined Transport or Port to Port Bills of Lading.
It may be that the intention was to make them Sea Waybills but they were discrepant according to the terms of the L/C
They were short form B/Ls but do not appear to be Sea Waybills. They were headed Combined Transport or Port to Port Bills of Lading.
It may be that the intention was to make them Sea Waybills but they were discrepant according to the terms of the L/C
Express Bills of Lading
Just to clarify that even in the case of Sea Waybills, the number issued can be very important from the perspective of LC compliance.
Express Bills of Lading
As a trainer to carriers and freight forwarders, we realise that they are not quite familiar with the Hague Rules and other Conventions governing marine transport documents. From our experience, the executive knowing best about the theories is the claim manager. We provide consultancy services to the transport community and anything can happen, such as the Express "To Order" BL mentioned in this query.
The small carriers and forwarders may from time to time create some funny documents, which they think would work well, without knowing that these documents do not fit in the underlying principles that marine transport documents are based upon. An express "To Order" BL without the need to produce originals in claiming the cargoes on arrival is one typical example. That is the reasons why we have "however named" being written into the articles of UCP 500 for marine transport documents.
The easy way out of this dilemma is to check for the contents for compliance and never mind the title, express or snail BL.
We have seen a BL that even states: "This original BL is not intented for claiming delivery of the goods described herein on arrival". Those bankers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi who have attended our 2 day transport documents workshop would tell you what this BL tries to achieve.
For those who are interested in sea waybills, and straight BsL, which are the only marine transport documents that do not need to produce the originals to claim the cargoes from the carriers. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 UK has included the sea waybills and the ship's delivery orders in it for the first time.
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The small carriers and forwarders may from time to time create some funny documents, which they think would work well, without knowing that these documents do not fit in the underlying principles that marine transport documents are based upon. An express "To Order" BL without the need to produce originals in claiming the cargoes on arrival is one typical example. That is the reasons why we have "however named" being written into the articles of UCP 500 for marine transport documents.
The easy way out of this dilemma is to check for the contents for compliance and never mind the title, express or snail BL.
We have seen a BL that even states: "This original BL is not intented for claiming delivery of the goods described herein on arrival". Those bankers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi who have attended our 2 day transport documents workshop would tell you what this BL tries to achieve.
For those who are interested in sea waybills, and straight BsL, which are the only marine transport documents that do not need to produce the originals to claim the cargoes from the carriers. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 UK has included the sea waybills and the ship's delivery orders in it for the first time.
I am from www.tolee.com
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