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Is It Mandatory To Show Any Description Of Goods On B/L

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:59 pm
by jim
dear all,

is it mandatory to show any description of goods on bill of lading or any transport document. i mean whether it is possible that BL will only show container no.?

Thanks!

Jim

Re: description of goods

Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:33 pm
by cristiand969
Relevant explanation you will find in art. 14 E:
Emphasis should be put on wording ' if stated' which means it is not necessary to state description of goods in documents other than commercial invoice, unless required.
Same position is found on Commentary on UCP 600 page 65.
regards
Cristian