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Hi,
articles related to transport documents use the stipulation 'for and on behalf of' in respect of signature.
This question is actually for English native speakers.
Is there difference if somebody is signing 'for' and if he is signing 'on behalf of' or is it just a phrase which is always used as 'for and on behalf of'
And if somebody is signing 'for and behalf of' does this indicate that the person signing is another entity (another firm) or that the person signing is just authorized person in that same firm.
Example:
Signature by X for and on behalf abc ltd
Is X authorized signatory in abc ltd or is it such signature indicating that X is signing as agent of abc ltd
regards
Snježana

Hi,

i have read this on Commentary and would like to share with you.

"... if the bill of lading shows the name of the issuing bank company together with the indication "carrier", a simple signature in the signature box with the indication " for and on behalf of [ name of the issuing company ] or " for and onbehalf of the carrier " or a similar indication would be sufficient . "

rgds,