SHORT SHIPMENT OR PARTIAL SHIPMENT? Actually, this is not a Q&A but rather a discussion between me and Bogdan, a trade finance expert I have known since we were both editors of LC Monitor (Trade Services Update) 15 years ago. However, the interesting thing is that it was only now that Bogdan discovered that I am also known as Mr. Old Man, when he searched … Read More
SHORT DRAWN AND SHORT SHIPMENT QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I need your opinion on the following case: LC stated: + Quantity: 1000 MT (+/- 10%) + Unit price: USD 100 + Total amount: USD 100,000 (+/- 10%) + Packing: in 5 containers + Partial shipments allowed In May the beneficiary made the 1st presentation for USD 30,000 covering shipment of 300 MT packed in … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?