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SME Chatroom: Purpose of shipping mark to enable package to be identified

If an LC specifies the details of a shipping mark, the documents mentioning the marks should show these details; additional information is acceptable provided it is not in conflict with the LC terms

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T N C Rajagopalan
In an LC we received, there is a condition to affix shipping marks in a particular way. The BL shows the shipping marks as mentioned in the LC, but also shows some additional details, such as the type of goods, warnings as to the handling of fragile goods, net and gross weights. Is it a discrepancy?

No. A shipping mark’s purpose is to enable identification of a box, bag or package. If an LC specifies the details of a shipping mark, the documents mentioning the marks should show these details; additional information is acceptable provided it is not in conflict

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