Mr Old Man PARTIAL SHIPMENTS UNDER SUB-ARTICLE 31 (B) QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC does not allow partial shipments. Documents were presented to the issuing bank in two separate covering schedules. The first set reached the issuing bank’s counter on 5 O… Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
PAYMENT OBLIGATION OF THE TRANSFERRING BANK 14 May 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have two questions regarding transferable LCs: When the second beneficiary presents complying documents to the transferring bank, is that bank obligated to pay the second beneficiary immediately? Or must it wait until the documents are forwarded to the issuing bank and payment is received before settling with the second beneficiary? Are the sets of …
SHOULD A FINANCE COMPANY BE ACCEPTED AS A COLLECTING BANK IN A DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION TRANSACTION? 14 May 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have an exporter client who wishes to proceed with a documentary collection (D/P – Documents against Payment) transaction. However, the buyer only maintains an account with a finance company—not a bank. I’m unsure whether a finance company can legally or practically act as a collecting bank under URC 522. If it can, on what …
BUYING SCRAP ON LC: HOW TO PAY ONLY FOR WHAT YOU GET 13 May 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I’m new to international trade and arranging Letters of Credit (L/C). My previous transactions were either local or based on strong personal recommendations with overseas partners. Now, I’m looking to import used car batteries (scrap metal) through a contact I found online, and I want to ensure that payment is arranged in the most secure …
A VISIT TO THE PICTURESQUE MARKET FROM DREAMY EYES 11 May 2025 The Dreamy Eyes Craze In late 2019, the Vietnamese film Mắt Biếc (Dreamy Eyes), directed by Victor Vũ and adapted from the beloved novel by Nguyễn Nhật Ánh, hit cinemas and quickly became a cultural phenomenon—especially among fans of the original book. Soon after, a new travel trend took off: fans of the film began flocking to check in at the …
Back Again on the La Sơn Expressway 11 May 2025 Riding a Familiar Road, Yet Never the Same I’ve returned to this route dozens of times—sometimes solo, sometimes with friends. But among all those rides, one stands out in my memory: the day I pedaled through the La Sơn–Túy Loan expressway cutting across Bạch Mã National Park, right in the middle of its construction phase. Back then, convoys of trucks …
Can Cycling Give You a Better Body? 11 May 2025 Why People Ask Many beginners come into cycling hoping for a better physique. Mr. Old Man often hears questions like: “I’m 1.7 m tall and 60 kg, but my legs are thin. Will cycling bulk them up?” “I’m 1.65 m, weigh 70 kg, and have a belly. Will cycling help me slim down?” “My body feels out of shape. Can …
Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf of” another party. ISBP 821, paragraph G12, provides specific guidance on this issue, and ICC Banking Commission Opinion TA944rev further clarifies the acceptability of an endorsement by … Read More
Chỉ đạp xe khám phá thôi mà… ♂️ Hôm nay ngồi cà phê, mở trang web www.mroldman.net, vào mục Discovery on the Cycling Road, Mr. Old Man giật mình phát hiện: chỉ riêng chuyện đạp xe khám phá thôi mà đã có gần 200 bài viết, kèm theo hàng ngàn tấm ảnh chụp trên những cung đường đã đi qua. Nhớ hồi trước, có lần Mr. Old Man … Read More
Late Presentation: Does the Nominated Bank’s Certification Protect the Presentation? Intro Another interesting question on documentary examination: the documents were allegedly presented to the nominated bank within the stipulated presentation period, but the bank’s covering schedule was dated after the latest date for presentation. The schedule also contained a certification that the documents were presented within the credit validity. Does that certification prevent the issuing bank from raising a “late … Read More
Lái xe công nghệ: Tự do hay tự lo? Hôm nay, Mr. Old Man đọc được một bài viết rất hay của Tiến sĩ Võ Duy Nghi với một cái tựa nghe qua đã thấy… hơi nhói: “Lái xe công nghệ: Tự do hay tự lo?” Một câu hỏi tưởng đơn giản mà không đơn giản chút nào. Bài viết đề cập đến cuộc sống và những vấn đề … Read More
Sudan Sanctions and D/P Collection: Can the Payment Be Routed Through Another Bank? Introduction A practical question has arisen concerning a D/P (Documents against Payment) collection involving goods of Sudanese origin. The goods—watermelon seeds—were shipped from Sudan and have already arrived at customs. The importer intends to make payment in AED to the beneficiary in Dubai. The collecting bank received an MT199 from Mashreq Bank New York setting out its sanctions and internal … Read More
Is the Central Bank Liable if the Issuing Bank Becomes Bankrupt? Introduction An issuing bank assumes a primary obligation to honor a complying presentation under article 7 of UCP 600. However, beneficiaries occasionally raise a more difficult question: What happens if the issuing bank becomes insolvent, is subject to international sanctions, or is otherwise unable to fulfill its undertaking? Would the central bank, the ministry of finance, or another government authority … Read More
Mistyping of the L/C Number on Documents: Is It a Valid Discrepancy? It is common for documentary credits to require that all presented documents indicate the credit number. In practice, however, typographical errors occasionally occur. A frequently asked question is whether an issuing bank may refuse documents when the credit number appears incorrectly, even though the mistake is merely the result of a typing error. The following question concerns a situation in … Read More
Late Payment Interest Claim under a Sight Letter of Credit Under a sight letter of credit, the issuing bank is required to honour a complying presentation. However, UCP 600 also grants banks up to five banking days to examine the documents. The question often arises whether an issuing bank that effects payment after the expiry of the five-day examination period is liable to pay late-payment interest, particularly when the credit … Read More
Does “Clean On Board” Eliminate the Need for a Dated Onboard Notation? A recurring question in documentary credit practice is whether the date of issue of a bill of lading may be treated as the shipment date when the document is pre-printed “Received for Shipment” but also bears the wording “Clean On Board”. The answer is not always straightforward and depends on the interaction between UCP 600, ISBP 821, and ICC Banking … Read More
Does a Certificate Stating Compliance with a Phytosanitary Certificate Satisfy the L/C Requirement? Introduction: The interpretation of documentary requirements containing multiple alternatives linked by the word “or” can sometimes lead to different conclusions between the issuing bank and the beneficiary. The following case concerns an L/C clause requiring a certificate relating to the treatment of wood packing material, where the issuing bank and the beneficiary bank adopted different interpretations of the same wording. … Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf of” another party. ISBP 821, paragraph G12, provides specific guidance on this issue, and ICC Banking Commission Opinion TA944rev further clarifies the acceptability of an endorsement by … Read More
Chỉ đạp xe khám phá thôi mà… ♂️ Hôm nay ngồi cà phê, mở trang web www.mroldman.net, vào mục Discovery on the Cycling Road, Mr. Old Man giật mình phát hiện: chỉ riêng chuyện đạp xe khám phá thôi mà đã có gần 200 bài viết, kèm theo hàng ngàn tấm ảnh chụp trên những cung đường đã đi qua. Nhớ hồi trước, có lần Mr. Old Man … Read More
Late Presentation: Does the Nominated Bank’s Certification Protect the Presentation? Intro Another interesting question on documentary examination: the documents were allegedly presented to the nominated bank within the stipulated presentation period, but the bank’s covering schedule was dated after the latest date for presentation. The schedule also contained a certification that the documents were presented within the credit validity. Does that certification prevent the issuing bank from raising a “late … Read More
Lái xe công nghệ: Tự do hay tự lo? Hôm nay, Mr. Old Man đọc được một bài viết rất hay của Tiến sĩ Võ Duy Nghi với một cái tựa nghe qua đã thấy… hơi nhói: “Lái xe công nghệ: Tự do hay tự lo?” Một câu hỏi tưởng đơn giản mà không đơn giản chút nào. Bài viết đề cập đến cuộc sống và những vấn đề … Read More
Sudan Sanctions and D/P Collection: Can the Payment Be Routed Through Another Bank? Introduction A practical question has arisen concerning a D/P (Documents against Payment) collection involving goods of Sudanese origin. The goods—watermelon seeds—were shipped from Sudan and have already arrived at customs. The importer intends to make payment in AED to the beneficiary in Dubai. The collecting bank received an MT199 from Mashreq Bank New York setting out its sanctions and internal … Read More
Is the Central Bank Liable if the Issuing Bank Becomes Bankrupt? Introduction An issuing bank assumes a primary obligation to honor a complying presentation under article 7 of UCP 600. However, beneficiaries occasionally raise a more difficult question: What happens if the issuing bank becomes insolvent, is subject to international sanctions, or is otherwise unable to fulfill its undertaking? Would the central bank, the ministry of finance, or another government authority … Read More
Mistyping of the L/C Number on Documents: Is It a Valid Discrepancy? It is common for documentary credits to require that all presented documents indicate the credit number. In practice, however, typographical errors occasionally occur. A frequently asked question is whether an issuing bank may refuse documents when the credit number appears incorrectly, even though the mistake is merely the result of a typing error. The following question concerns a situation in … Read More
Late Payment Interest Claim under a Sight Letter of Credit Under a sight letter of credit, the issuing bank is required to honour a complying presentation. However, UCP 600 also grants banks up to five banking days to examine the documents. The question often arises whether an issuing bank that effects payment after the expiry of the five-day examination period is liable to pay late-payment interest, particularly when the credit … Read More
Does “Clean On Board” Eliminate the Need for a Dated Onboard Notation? A recurring question in documentary credit practice is whether the date of issue of a bill of lading may be treated as the shipment date when the document is pre-printed “Received for Shipment” but also bears the wording “Clean On Board”. The answer is not always straightforward and depends on the interaction between UCP 600, ISBP 821, and ICC Banking … Read More
Does a Certificate Stating Compliance with a Phytosanitary Certificate Satisfy the L/C Requirement? Introduction: The interpretation of documentary requirements containing multiple alternatives linked by the word “or” can sometimes lead to different conclusions between the issuing bank and the beneficiary. The following case concerns an L/C clause requiring a certificate relating to the treatment of wood packing material, where the issuing bank and the beneficiary bank adopted different interpretations of the same wording. … Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? 13 Aug 2026 Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf of” another party. ISBP 821, paragraph G12, provides specific guidance on this issue, and ICC Banking Commission Opinion TA944rev further clarifies the acceptability of an endorsement by …
Chỉ đạp xe khám phá thôi mà… ♂️ 12 Aug 2026 Hôm nay ngồi cà phê, mở trang web www.mroldman.net, vào mục Discovery on the Cycling Road, Mr. Old Man giật mình phát hiện: chỉ riêng chuyện đạp xe khám phá thôi mà đã có gần 200 bài viết, kèm theo hàng ngàn tấm ảnh chụp trên những cung đường đã đi qua. Nhớ hồi trước, có lần Mr. Old Man …
Late Presentation: Does the Nominated Bank’s Certification Protect the Presentation? 11 Aug 2026 Intro Another interesting question on documentary examination: the documents were allegedly presented to the nominated bank within the stipulated presentation period, but the bank’s covering schedule was dated after the latest date for presentation. The schedule also contained a certification that the documents were presented within the credit validity. Does that certification prevent the issuing bank from raising a “late …
Lái xe công nghệ: Tự do hay tự lo? 11 Aug 2026 Hôm nay, Mr. Old Man đọc được một bài viết rất hay của Tiến sĩ Võ Duy Nghi với một cái tựa nghe qua đã thấy… hơi nhói: “Lái xe công nghệ: Tự do hay tự lo?” Một câu hỏi tưởng đơn giản mà không đơn giản chút nào. Bài viết đề cập đến cuộc sống và những vấn đề …
Sudan Sanctions and D/P Collection: Can the Payment Be Routed Through Another Bank? 9 Aug 2026 Introduction A practical question has arisen concerning a D/P (Documents against Payment) collection involving goods of Sudanese origin. The goods—watermelon seeds—were shipped from Sudan and have already arrived at customs. The importer intends to make payment in AED to the beneficiary in Dubai. The collecting bank received an MT199 from Mashreq Bank New York setting out its sanctions and internal …
Is the Central Bank Liable if the Issuing Bank Becomes Bankrupt? 9 Aug 2026 Introduction An issuing bank assumes a primary obligation to honor a complying presentation under article 7 of UCP 600. However, beneficiaries occasionally raise a more difficult question: What happens if the issuing bank becomes insolvent, is subject to international sanctions, or is otherwise unable to fulfill its undertaking? Would the central bank, the ministry of finance, or another government authority …
Mistyping of the L/C Number on Documents: Is It a Valid Discrepancy? 8 Aug 2026 It is common for documentary credits to require that all presented documents indicate the credit number. In practice, however, typographical errors occasionally occur. A frequently asked question is whether an issuing bank may refuse documents when the credit number appears incorrectly, even though the mistake is merely the result of a typing error. The following question concerns a situation in …
Late Payment Interest Claim under a Sight Letter of Credit 8 Aug 2026 Under a sight letter of credit, the issuing bank is required to honour a complying presentation. However, UCP 600 also grants banks up to five banking days to examine the documents. The question often arises whether an issuing bank that effects payment after the expiry of the five-day examination period is liable to pay late-payment interest, particularly when the credit …
Does “Clean On Board” Eliminate the Need for a Dated Onboard Notation? 8 Aug 2026 A recurring question in documentary credit practice is whether the date of issue of a bill of lading may be treated as the shipment date when the document is pre-printed “Received for Shipment” but also bears the wording “Clean On Board”. The answer is not always straightforward and depends on the interaction between UCP 600, ISBP 821, and ICC Banking …
Does a Certificate Stating Compliance with a Phytosanitary Certificate Satisfy the L/C Requirement? 8 Aug 2026 Introduction: The interpretation of documentary requirements containing multiple alternatives linked by the word “or” can sometimes lead to different conclusions between the issuing bank and the beneficiary. The following case concerns an L/C clause requiring a certificate relating to the treatment of wood packing material, where the issuing bank and the beneficiary bank adopted different interpretations of the same wording. …
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More
Mr Old Man Who Should Endorse a Charter Party Bill of Lading? Introduction When a charter party bill of lading (CPBL) is issued “to order”, the question of who should endorse it can become less straightforward when the shipper is described as acting “on behalf … Read More