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Answer
(from Kim Christensen) |
Dear VV
Thanks you so much for using the single window.
I think the answer lies in your question.
ISBP (2007) paragraph 42 reads :
"Documents listed in a credit should be presented as separate documents.
If a credit requires a packing list and a weight list, such requirement will
be satisfied by presentation of two separate documents, or by presentation
of two original copies of a combined packing and weight list, provided such
document states both packing and weight details"
So in theory it is indeed possible to combine a bill of lading and a
shipping company certificate (hereby assuming from your question that the LC
calls for a “shipping company certificate”).
In practice
however it may well be more difficult - in most cases impossible in fact.
The reason is the rule that you must still have the same number of originals
as you would had there been two separate documents. When the L/C requires a
bill of lading then according to UCP 600 sub-article 20(a)(iv) the "full
set" of originals must be presented. That would leave no room for the
presentation of an original as "shipping company certificate".
Of course if only a copy of the shipping company certificate is required by
the LC then I would expect it to be possible - but my best advice would - in
this case - be to present two separate documents.
Combining documents may be very useful indeed if done carefully - e.g. where
the LC calls for 5 different beneficiaries certificates.
I hope this helps you
Best regards
Kim Christensen |
