Port of Loading Different Than Letter of Credit Discrepancy
A bill of lading is a generic term for a transport document, that covers transport by sea from a port of loading to a...
Gross Weight is Different on Documents Discrepancy
In a letter of credit transaction, the gross weight must show the same value on all presented documents.
As an example, the gross weight on...
Top 5 Discrepancies in a Commercial Invoice
Commercial invoice is one of the key documents in a letter of credit transaction.
Almost all documentary credits, either commercial or standby, requesting a commercial invoice...
Commercial Invoice Not Issued by the Beneficiary Discrepancy
A commercial invoice is a trade document, which is generally prepared during the shipment stage.
A commercial invoice is a required document for the export...
Packing List Discrepancies
Packing list is a commercial document, in broad perspective.
It is a detailed listing of the contents of the shipment and acts as a supporting...
Intended Vessel Discrepancy
There are two main types of bills of lading available on the market, in terms of shipment notations: “Received for shipment...” bill of lading...
Consignee Different Than Letter of Credit Discrepancy
Consignee field on the multimodal bill of lading must be completed according to the instructions stated in the letter of credit.
In a contract of...
Place of Receipt Different than the Letter of Credit Discrepancy
Multimodal bill of lading is a type of transport document, that is used when the shipment covers at least two different modes of transport.
On...
Short Shipment Discrepancy
Partial shipment can be defined as shipping the goods not whole at once, but in smaller consignment(s).
Partial Shipment Examples: Let us assume that letter...
Packing List and Certificate of Origin Show Different Net Weight or Gross Weight Discrepancy
Packing list and certificate of origin are two important trade documents.
The packing list is a detailed listing of the contents of the shipment and...