Delivery of cargo without bills of lading

It is common in a lot of trades to accept a Letter of Indemnity ("LOI") for non-production of bills of lading. Although it is commonly accepted in many trades, the consequences of non-performance can be extremely serious for Members. Members are therefore reminded to be vigilant and cautious with regard to the practice of accepting LOIs for non-production of bills of lading. The above publication is a reminder of some of the risks and pitfalls with this practice.

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UK P&I

Date05/10/2017

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This article outlines some key information regarding Letters of Indemnity and addresses some frequently asked questions.

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Members are often asked to accept letters of indemnity (LOIs) from their shippers or charterers in return for the delivery of cargo without presentation of original bills of lading, the delivery of cargo at a port other than that named in the bill of lading (or both) and in various other circumstances.

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