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Agent for carrier vs branch carrier.

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 12:06 am
by dinesh2476
Dear Experts,

what is the between agent of the carrier or branch of the carrier under BL signature.

while i understand that agent is operating on behalf of carrier with regard to managing documentation process and eligible to sign in bill of lading

why is there a requirement for a branch of carrier to sign a bill of lading.. under which scenario a branch of the carrier comes into picture and signs a bill of lading as a branch carrier?

Thanks & Regards
Dinesh Kumar

Re: Agent for carrier vs branch carrier.

Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:46 pm
by picant
Hi Pal,

just found Opinion R754/TA750 rev 2009 2011 that illustrates reasons for acceptability of b/l
signed by a carrier branch
Ciao