A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong party, then crossed out and replaced by the correct endorsement? Does such a change constitute a correction to the bill of lading requiring authentication under ISBP 821 …

When a bill of lading shows one party as shipper “on behalf of” another, a simple but important question arises: who is entitled to endorse the document? This issue becomes critical under a letter of credit, where a mismatch between the named shipper and the endorser can lead to refusal—even when the underlying trade arrangement is perfectly normal. Question Dear …

In practice, many Bills of Lading start out negotiable — issued “to order” — but later become straight when a bank or shipper endorses them to a named consignee. This often raises an important question:  Can the named consignee endorse the bill onward to a new buyer, or must they authorize that new buyer directly?  Let’s look at a real-life …

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I’ve been scouring the internet trying to find the right answer, when I found you blog and believe you may be able to help. We had shipped some Chrome Ore to China under Sight LC. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we could not submit documents within the presentation period. Though buyer was fully aware …

QUESTION Hi, Mr. Old Man! I have a question to discuss. I found an insurance policy that indicates the assured to be ABC CO. LTD. on behalf of XYZ CO. LTD How to endorse the insurance policy? Thanks for your attention. Kevin —— ANSWER Hi In my humble opinion: ABC Co., Ltd is eligible to endorse the insurance policy as …