NOTIFY PARTY

QUESTION

Dear Mr Old Man,

Have a good day!

I have one question and need your answer.

Is it possible in the BL to mention the notify party a party other than applicant like shipping company’s name?

Please advise your opinion.

Thanks & Regards,

Ziyad
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ANSWER

Hi,

It is possible for a bill of lading to indicate the details of any notify party if the LC is silent as to the details of a notify party. However, when the details of the applicant appear as notify party on a bill of lading, these details including the applicant’s address and contact details are not to conflict with those stated in the LC.

Please note that a bill of lading may also indicate the details of one or more additional parties in addition to the details of one or more notify parties stated in the LC.
Please also refer to ISBP 745 E14.

Kind regards,

Mr. Old Man