Quick answer
Shipment-date problems can turn an otherwise clean document package into a refusal cycle. The LC, bill of lading, invoice, certificates, and presentation period all need to line up.
Why shipment date matters
The shipment date often drives whether documents appear timely under the LC. It can affect the latest shipment date, presentation period, insurance timing, certificates, and expiry risk.
Where shipment date appears
Check the bill of lading on-board date, transport document issue date, insurance effective date, invoice or certificate references, and any LC wording that defines shipment.
Common shipment-date issues
Common problems include shipment after the latest shipment date, unclear on-board notation, conflicting shipment dates across documents, and presentation deadlines calculated from the wrong date.
Pre-bank review focus
DLC Co reviews shipment-date logic across the LC package so likely timing issues are flagged before the bank examines the documents.
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Related questions
What date counts as shipment date under an LC?
It depends on the LC and transport document. For bills of lading, the on-board date often matters, but the actual credit and document wording control.
Can a wrong shipment date cause rejection?
Yes. Shipment after the permitted date or conflicting shipment dates can create a likely bank issue.
Should shipment date be checked against presentation period?
Yes. Shipment date and presentation period should be reviewed together because one can drive the other.
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