**Which Documents Are “Shipping Documents”? And Can an Invoice Show Breakdown of CIF/CFR Costs?** Mr. Old Man Trade Finance Corner Sometimes, a simple LC clause can lead to surprising confusion. Terms like “within 15 days from issuance of shipping documents” or “invoice showing CIF/CFR breakdown” look harmless—but they often trigger misunderstandings on what counts as shipping documents and how much flexibility an invoice really has. Below is today’s question from Priya, and my detailed … Read More
CFR TERM, CHARTER PARTY BILLS OF LADING, AND FREIGHT NOTATIONS: DOES “FREIGHT PAYABLE” CREATE A PROBLEM?
CFR TERM, CHARTER PARTY BILLS OF LADING, AND FREIGHT NOTATIONS: DOES “FREIGHT PAYABLE” CREATE A PROBLEM?