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 Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Compliance of Multi-Endorsed BL with LC Terms 5 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question that needs your help. An LC issued by AGRIBANK requires the bill of lading to be “made out to order of AGRIBANK.” However, the presented bill of lading is made out to the order of BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA, and is endorsed in succession as follows: • BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA …
MEMO: Handling of Drafts and Documents under LC with Draft Drawn on Nominated Bank 4 Jun 2025 Subject: LC issued by K. BANK – Refusal to Confirm and Subsequent Presentation From: Mr. Old Man Date: 4 June 2025 Background Bank N received a letter of credit (LC) from K. BANK with the following terms: 41A: Available With Bank N By Negotiation 42A: Drawee: Bank N 42C: Draft: At Sight 47A: T/T Reimbursement is Not Allowed 49: Confirmation …
Should I Keep Working After Retirement? 3 Jun 2025 One of the questions I get asked a lot by friends and old colleagues — especially those living far away or nearing retirement age — is: “So… now that you’re retired, are you doing anything else to keep busy?” To be honest, whether or not to keep working after retirement really depends on your personal situation — your health, your …
CAN AN ASSIGNEE CONTROL LC AMENDMENTS? A LOOK AT ARICLE 39 OF UCP 600 3 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear my expert friend “Old Man”, I have the following question: A beneficiary received a confirmed Letter of Credit issued by Bank A. The beneficiary assigned the proceeds to Bank B and subsequently requested Bank B to issue another Letter of Credit. Is Bank B entitled to require the beneficiary to waive their right to accept or reject …
Silent Confirmation Charges: Applicant or Beneficiary? 3 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Old Man, Please guide: Scenario: – LC issued MT-700 by MCBLMUMUXXX MAURITIUS – LC received and transmitted by BOMLAEADFTC UAE to BAFL-India via MT-710 – LC requested and confirmed by BOMLAEADFTC UAE – All charges outside (ALL LOCAL AND FOREIGN WHETHER WITHIN OR OUTSIDE IS ACCOUNT OF APPLICANT) – Available by BOMLAEADFTC UAE Payment – 1st confirming bank: …
UNDERSTANDING THE 21 – DAY PRESENTATION RULE UNDER UCP 600 3 Jun 2025 QUESTION Hi Mr. Old Man, I have a few questions I’d like to ask: As I understand it, the expiry date = latest shipment date + period for presentation, which is typically 21 days. In the example I mentioned, the expiry date is 30 days, and the credit does not specify a presentation period. My first question: for the bill …
Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been presented by the beneficiary as to the order of theirselves(to the order of beneficiary). So, is there necessary to endorse the draft to the … Read More
Insurance Certificate Compliance – Endorsement and Policy Number Clarification under LC QUESTION Dear Sir, Good afternoon! I have two questions regarding the Insurance Certificate. Q1. The LC includes the clause: “Insurance Policy or Certificate should be issued to the order of National Bank of XYZ, EGYPT.” The bill of lading contains a similar clause: “Full set of shipped on board B/L issued to the order of National Bank of XYZ, … Read More
Is the Insurance Certificate in Assignable Form Acceptable? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC calls for full set of insurance certificates in negotiable form, covering ICC(A) for 110% of invoice value. Beneficiary: ABC Co. Ltd Issuing Bank: HSBC Dubai The presented insurance certificate shows the Assured as ABC Co. Ltd. It is endorsed with a stamp and signature of ABC Co. Ltd, and the endorsement reads: “To the … Read More
WHEN MUST THE TRANSFERRING BANK ADD ITS CONFIRMATION TO A TRANSFERRED L/C? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question that’s been confusing me: The original L/C issued to the first beneficiary is confirmed. However, when that L/C is transferred to the second beneficiary, the transferred L/C does not include confirmation. Now, UCP 600 sub-article 38(g) clearly states: A transferred credit must accurately reflect the terms and conditions of the … Read More
KỶ NIỆM LÀ TIẾNG HÁT LÊN CHƠI VỚI . Cách đây đúng 8 năm, Mr. Old Man kết thúc hành trình “Người leo đèo Hải Vân nhiều nhất năm” bằng một cú tai nạn hú vía — may mà chỉ gãy 4 xương sườn và rách gân vai, vẫn còn cơ hội để… nhớ lại. . Đạp xe leo đèo Hải Vân với tổng quảng đường dài gần … Read More
PRE- SHIPMENT vs. PRESENTATION PERIOD QUESTION Dear Sir, Just a simple query as it has been kind of confusing for me. Let’s say: When pre-shipment is allowed and the L/C term in field 48 mentions: “21 days from shipment date” (as the latest presentation period), Can we quote a discrepancy on the grounds of late presentation? If pre-shipment is allowed and the documents are presented … Read More
AWB SHOWS DHL BOTH AS SHIPPER AND CONSIGNEE – WHY? QUESTION Dear Sir, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to ask for your opinion on a situation we encountered related to LC document handling, in accordance with our central bank’s regulations. In this case, the applicant had already taken delivery of the goods based on copy documents. Later, when we received the original documents under the … Read More
House Bill of Lading vs. Marine Bill of Lading: How to Distinguish them? QUESTION Dear Sir I have received an LC with the below clause. It states that the Marine Bill of Lading to be presented. + AS PER MOROCCAN EXCHANGE RULES, THE TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS HOUSE AIR WAYBILL (HAWB) AND FORWARDER’S CERTIFICATE OF RECEIPT (FCR) ARE NOT ACCEPTED, HOUSE BILL OF LADING(HBL) AND FIATA BILL OF LADING (FBL) ARE ACCEPTED IF AND ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED … Read More
Understanding ‘Full Set Less One’ & Discrepancy Fee Claims After Reimbursement QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We would appreciate your comments on the following: Question 1: The letter of credit states in Field 46A: “Full set less one original bill of lading.” If the bill of lading indicates that it was issued in 3 originals (e.g., 3/3), would the presentation of 2 original bills of lading be considered compliant with the … Read More
Tấm ảnh cũ Hôm nay, tôi tình cờ bắt gặp một tấm ảnh cũ đã phủ màu thời gian – chụp cùng lớp giáo sinh tiếng Anh của Trường CĐSP Quảng Ngãi, cách đây gần bốn mươi năm. Hồi ấy, tôi là giáo viên chủ nhiệm lớp – gầy nhom nhưng tràn đầy nhiệt huyết. Tấm ảnh như một cánh cửa mở ra … Read More
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been presented by the beneficiary as to the order of theirselves(to the order of beneficiary). So, is there necessary to endorse the draft to the … Read More
Insurance Certificate Compliance – Endorsement and Policy Number Clarification under LC QUESTION Dear Sir, Good afternoon! I have two questions regarding the Insurance Certificate. Q1. The LC includes the clause: “Insurance Policy or Certificate should be issued to the order of National Bank of XYZ, EGYPT.” The bill of lading contains a similar clause: “Full set of shipped on board B/L issued to the order of National Bank of XYZ, … Read More
Is the Insurance Certificate in Assignable Form Acceptable? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC calls for full set of insurance certificates in negotiable form, covering ICC(A) for 110% of invoice value. Beneficiary: ABC Co. Ltd Issuing Bank: HSBC Dubai The presented insurance certificate shows the Assured as ABC Co. Ltd. It is endorsed with a stamp and signature of ABC Co. Ltd, and the endorsement reads: “To the … Read More
WHEN MUST THE TRANSFERRING BANK ADD ITS CONFIRMATION TO A TRANSFERRED L/C? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question that’s been confusing me: The original L/C issued to the first beneficiary is confirmed. However, when that L/C is transferred to the second beneficiary, the transferred L/C does not include confirmation. Now, UCP 600 sub-article 38(g) clearly states: A transferred credit must accurately reflect the terms and conditions of the … Read More
KỶ NIỆM LÀ TIẾNG HÁT LÊN CHƠI VỚI . Cách đây đúng 8 năm, Mr. Old Man kết thúc hành trình “Người leo đèo Hải Vân nhiều nhất năm” bằng một cú tai nạn hú vía — may mà chỉ gãy 4 xương sườn và rách gân vai, vẫn còn cơ hội để… nhớ lại. . Đạp xe leo đèo Hải Vân với tổng quảng đường dài gần … Read More
PRE- SHIPMENT vs. PRESENTATION PERIOD QUESTION Dear Sir, Just a simple query as it has been kind of confusing for me. Let’s say: When pre-shipment is allowed and the L/C term in field 48 mentions: “21 days from shipment date” (as the latest presentation period), Can we quote a discrepancy on the grounds of late presentation? If pre-shipment is allowed and the documents are presented … Read More
AWB SHOWS DHL BOTH AS SHIPPER AND CONSIGNEE – WHY? QUESTION Dear Sir, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to ask for your opinion on a situation we encountered related to LC document handling, in accordance with our central bank’s regulations. In this case, the applicant had already taken delivery of the goods based on copy documents. Later, when we received the original documents under the … Read More
House Bill of Lading vs. Marine Bill of Lading: How to Distinguish them? QUESTION Dear Sir I have received an LC with the below clause. It states that the Marine Bill of Lading to be presented. + AS PER MOROCCAN EXCHANGE RULES, THE TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS HOUSE AIR WAYBILL (HAWB) AND FORWARDER’S CERTIFICATE OF RECEIPT (FCR) ARE NOT ACCEPTED, HOUSE BILL OF LADING(HBL) AND FIATA BILL OF LADING (FBL) ARE ACCEPTED IF AND ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED … Read More
Understanding ‘Full Set Less One’ & Discrepancy Fee Claims After Reimbursement QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We would appreciate your comments on the following: Question 1: The letter of credit states in Field 46A: “Full set less one original bill of lading.” If the bill of lading indicates that it was issued in 3 originals (e.g., 3/3), would the presentation of 2 original bills of lading be considered compliant with the … Read More
Tấm ảnh cũ Hôm nay, tôi tình cờ bắt gặp một tấm ảnh cũ đã phủ màu thời gian – chụp cùng lớp giáo sinh tiếng Anh của Trường CĐSP Quảng Ngãi, cách đây gần bốn mươi năm. Hồi ấy, tôi là giáo viên chủ nhiệm lớp – gầy nhom nhưng tràn đầy nhiệt huyết. Tấm ảnh như một cánh cửa mở ra … Read More
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary 20 Jun 2025 QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been presented by the beneficiary as to the order of theirselves(to the order of beneficiary). So, is there necessary to endorse the draft to the …
Insurance Certificate Compliance – Endorsement and Policy Number Clarification under LC 20 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir, Good afternoon! I have two questions regarding the Insurance Certificate. Q1. The LC includes the clause: “Insurance Policy or Certificate should be issued to the order of National Bank of XYZ, EGYPT.” The bill of lading contains a similar clause: “Full set of shipped on board B/L issued to the order of National Bank of XYZ, …
Is the Insurance Certificate in Assignable Form Acceptable? 19 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC calls for full set of insurance certificates in negotiable form, covering ICC(A) for 110% of invoice value. Beneficiary: ABC Co. Ltd Issuing Bank: HSBC Dubai The presented insurance certificate shows the Assured as ABC Co. Ltd. It is endorsed with a stamp and signature of ABC Co. Ltd, and the endorsement reads: “To the …
WHEN MUST THE TRANSFERRING BANK ADD ITS CONFIRMATION TO A TRANSFERRED L/C? 19 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question that’s been confusing me: The original L/C issued to the first beneficiary is confirmed. However, when that L/C is transferred to the second beneficiary, the transferred L/C does not include confirmation. Now, UCP 600 sub-article 38(g) clearly states: A transferred credit must accurately reflect the terms and conditions of the …
KỶ NIỆM LÀ TIẾNG HÁT LÊN CHƠI VỚI 18 Jun 2025 . Cách đây đúng 8 năm, Mr. Old Man kết thúc hành trình “Người leo đèo Hải Vân nhiều nhất năm” bằng một cú tai nạn hú vía — may mà chỉ gãy 4 xương sườn và rách gân vai, vẫn còn cơ hội để… nhớ lại. . Đạp xe leo đèo Hải Vân với tổng quảng đường dài gần …
PRE- SHIPMENT vs. PRESENTATION PERIOD 16 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir, Just a simple query as it has been kind of confusing for me. Let’s say: When pre-shipment is allowed and the L/C term in field 48 mentions: “21 days from shipment date” (as the latest presentation period), Can we quote a discrepancy on the grounds of late presentation? If pre-shipment is allowed and the documents are presented …
AWB SHOWS DHL BOTH AS SHIPPER AND CONSIGNEE – WHY? 16 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to ask for your opinion on a situation we encountered related to LC document handling, in accordance with our central bank’s regulations. In this case, the applicant had already taken delivery of the goods based on copy documents. Later, when we received the original documents under the …
House Bill of Lading vs. Marine Bill of Lading: How to Distinguish them? 13 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir I have received an LC with the below clause. It states that the Marine Bill of Lading to be presented. + AS PER MOROCCAN EXCHANGE RULES, THE TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS HOUSE AIR WAYBILL (HAWB) AND FORWARDER’S CERTIFICATE OF RECEIPT (FCR) ARE NOT ACCEPTED, HOUSE BILL OF LADING(HBL) AND FIATA BILL OF LADING (FBL) ARE ACCEPTED IF AND ONLY IF ACCOMPANIED …
Understanding ‘Full Set Less One’ & Discrepancy Fee Claims After Reimbursement 12 Jun 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We would appreciate your comments on the following: Question 1: The letter of credit states in Field 46A: “Full set less one original bill of lading.” If the bill of lading indicates that it was issued in 3 originals (e.g., 3/3), would the presentation of 2 original bills of lading be considered compliant with the …
Tấm ảnh cũ 12 Jun 2025 Hôm nay, tôi tình cờ bắt gặp một tấm ảnh cũ đã phủ màu thời gian – chụp cùng lớp giáo sinh tiếng Anh của Trường CĐSP Quảng Ngãi, cách đây gần bốn mươi năm. Hồi ấy, tôi là giáo viên chủ nhiệm lớp – gầy nhom nhưng tràn đầy nhiệt huyết. Tấm ảnh như một cánh cửa mở ra …
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More
Mr Old Man Endorsement Requirements for Drafts payable to the Beneficiary QUESTION Hello Mr Old Man, I hope you are well! I have a question regarding endorsement. LC is available by negotiation, we are the exporting bank, drawee is the issuing bank and the draft is been pre… Read More