Acting As An "Agent For" Vs Acting As An "Agent On Behalf"

[mkp]

Dear All
Hi
According to sub-Articles a.i. 19 ,20 and 21 of ucp 600 a transport documents must appear to be signed by the carrier or a named agent for or on behalf of the carrier or ...
what is difference between acting as an " Agent for " and acting as an "Agent on behalf " ?
Regards

[ofei]

I don't think there is difference between "agent for " and "on behalf of" provided the signature complies with the UCP600.

Ofei

[iLC]

agree with ofei. there is no difference. both means that that the one (legal entity) who signs is for another (legal) person.

[cristiand969]

Dear all,
Don't hurry with such assumptions as only an english native speaker can answer this question.
I my view, notwithstanding I am not a english native speaker, still consider there is a difference as far as legal is concerned , but I will refrain from making comments without a comprehensive explanations. I will ask my legal department and come back to you soon.
regards
Cristian

[jmitra]

if i am not making a mistake, i have read this issue earlier and that time it was validated by someone famous that these two are the same. but i forgot the source. anybody?

regards

mitra

[ofei]

Very interesting issue. I am looking forward to further resources or comments here. I'm not an english native speaker but still insist that the both bears the same meaning.

Ofei

[mkp]

Dear friends
Many thanks for your special attention to this matter.
Dear Cristian I am looking forward to having your legal desk opinion on the subject soon .
Regards
MKP