signature on the bill of lading

[dholat]

i would appreciate your comment on the following bill of lading case.

no where in the bill of lading, the carrier is defined except the signature box which says

signed for the carrier,
pacific international lines
____________________________
(a seal in the box which shows)
pacific international lines

(a small signature here)
As agent
____________________________

to me the bill of lading is not acceptable since the agent does not show on whose behalf it is signing.

[picant]

Hi Pals,

I think that it could be appricable the provision of the case dealt in TA625, where a carrier signed as carrier and agent of himself. If it is correspond Bill of lading must be accepted.

Other comments appreciated

Ciao

[dholat]

i agree with you. but here the case is bit different. the agent didnt declare on whose behalf its signing.

[cristiand969]

While B/L has different preprinted formats to meet the international transport requirements (including a place for an agent signature and name) it is quite clear that the carrier has signed that B/L and therefore the document is conform.