IG P&I issues e-bill approval guidelines
The International Group of P&I Clubs has announced that, effective 20th February 2025, paperless trading systems will be 'deemed approved' if they meet specific requirements.
Read moreDetailsThe International Group of P&I Clubs has announced that, effective 20th February 2025, paperless trading systems will be 'deemed approved' if they meet specific requirements.
Read moreDetailsThe International Group of P&I Clubs with a circular confirms the approval of an updated version of the ICE Access Agreement (2024.1).
Read moreDetailsOn 16 November, APEC concluded their summit by issuing declarations which include a strong commitment to promoting the use of electronic trade-related documents, and the electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) in particular.
Read moreDetailsThomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA, emphasized that the shipping industry must adopt digital transformation to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Read moreDetailsBritannia P&I Club highlighted common problems and best practices for masters regarding bills of lading (B/L) and letters of indemnity in a recent article. The bill of lading (B/L) plays a vital part in shipping goods by sea and serves the following functions: A document of title, providing evidence of ownership of the goods described in the B/L. A receipt for goods received by the carrier. Evidence of the contract of carriage between shipper and carrier. The correct completion and handling of the B/L is imperative to reduce the carrier’s risk of liability for cargo related claims. Common issues 'Clean' bills of lading A master may be requested to sign only ‘clean’ B/L, usually because this is required by a bank in order to extend credit to the buyers of the cargo. Difficulties arise when the goods supplied for carriage are not in the condition described in the B/L. The master should only sign B/Ls that contain an accurate description of the goods and their condition. Issuing an inaccurate B/L may amount to a misrepresentation, possibly rendering the carrier liable for cargo related claims and may prejudice the carriers’ P&I cover. Carriers may consider accepting a letter of indemnity (LOI) ...
Read moreDetailsThe bill of lading (B/L) remains a vital part of shipping goods by sea, as highlighted by the Britannia P&I Club in a recent article, explaining the importance of completing and handling the B/L correctly in order to reduce the carrier’s risk of liability for cargo-related claims.
Read moreDetailsThe Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) explains how real-time tracking enables shippers and carriers to better organize inventory and make informed decisions based on the latest information.
Read moreDetailsPacific International Lines (PIL) is partnering with WaveBL to provide a wider range of electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solutions.
Read moreDetailsBIMCO has presented a scenario involving the loss of paper bills of lading to underscore the critical benefits of adopting electronic bills of lading (eBLs) in the shipping industry.
Read moreDetailsTradeGo eBL has announced the approval, by International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I), of the second version of the User Agreement on June 12, 2024, regarding electronic bills of lading (eBLs).
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