As the author of this blog, I owe a lot to some of the readers who ask questions that may sound basic, but are important and thought provoking questions that not only help others to understand various aspects of shipping, but also helps me keeps my wits sharp.. Below is one such question asked by … Continue reading »
An interesting question posed by a reader of this blog.. what are the documents prepared by clearing and forwarding agent ? what are the documents prepared by the exporter and importer ? what are the documents prepared by shipping company ? When i started this blog back in October 2008, the very first article that … Continue reading »
Question from a reader from Turkey.. Please feel free to comment.. Ask your question here..: Dear Hariesh Hope doing well. I need your opinion to clarify a big doubt. Some cnee´s at Turkey received imports goods and original BL full set, with some pending charges payable at Turkey. Shipping line release the cargo without charges … Continue reading »
Dear readers, I received below message from one of the readers of this blog which I will consider as a case study.. I have given my opinion at the bottom of this post.. Like to hear yours.. Hi. I was in Dubai, UAE. about 2 weeks ago. Bought a sport car from there. The car dealer found … Continue reading »
Yes there are fake shipping line websites based on the method of “phishing” just like fake banking websites.. The International Maritime Bureau is warning users of such sites (although names are not mentioned).. The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is warning against fraudulent cargo tracking websites. Such sites have been created and improved over the … Continue reading »
Further to my previous posts regarding Demurrage and Detention http://shippingandfreightresource.com/2009/07/08/difference-between-demurragedetention/ http://shippingandfreightresource.com/2010/08/24/combined-demurragedetention/ here is a case which one of the readers sent to me.. Shipper made booking with the shipping line They requested for 14 free days at destination Line confirmed in writing with the words “We confirm 14 days free time for the respective B/L … Continue reading »
In response to my post What is Short Ship and Short Land..?? , one of the readers has asked below questions which i thought i must share with all of you in the form of this post.. Question 1 : What would be the process when goods are short shipped or short landed? Answer 1 : … Continue reading »
Hi David Murray, i am answering your comments on my previous post How long is a bank guarantee issued in lieu of a lost original bill of lading valid..?? as a post.. Firstly, i think the confusion is because - The Bank Guarantee that i was talking about is related to release of cargo without presentation of … Continue reading »
The general rule is that whenever there is a commercial transaction for export of containerised cargo covered by a Letter of Credit (LC), the clauses/requirements covered in the LC have to be strictly followed.. If it is not followed, the banks can reject the documentation submitted.. There have been cases where the clause in the red box … Continue reading »
Below is a question from one of the readers of this blog relating to Master Bill and House Bill.. Hello, First of all, thank you so much for building such a wonderful and valuable educational Website. I work in the Freight Forwarding Industry but I’m always confused about below: If the Shipper pays the Ocean Freight, … Continue reading »
