Slot Carrier vs. Actual Carrier on a Bill of Lading – Is It a Discrepancy Under UCP 600? Introduction With the increasing use of slot charter arrangements in container shipping, bills of lading often contain references to both a slot carrier and an actual (operating) carrier, together with different bill of lading numbers. This can create uncertainty for document examiners. In this Q&A, Mr. Old Man explains what a slot carrier is and whether a difference between the … Read More
Slot Carrier vs. Actual Carrier on a Bill of Lading – Is It a Discrepancy Under UCP 600? Introduction With the increasing use of slot charter arrangements in container shipping, bills of lading often contain references to both a slot carrier and an actual (operating) carrier, together with different bill of lading numbers. This can create uncertainty for document examiners. In this Q&A, Mr. Old Man explains what a slot carrier is and whether a difference between the … Read More