Multimodal Transport Documents Under a Letter of Credit
How UCP 600 Article 19 treats documents covering at least two modes of transport.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
A transport document covering at least two different modes of transport is examined under UCP 600 Article 19. It must show the carrier's name and be signed by the carrier, master or an agent; show dispatch, taking in charge or shipment at the place stated in the credit (field 44A or 44E); and show the final destination (44B or 44F).
| Rule | UCP 600 Art. 19 |
|---|---|
| Places | 44A/44E to 44B/44F |
| Date | Issue date unless notation shows otherwise |
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- Carrier named and signature by an authorised party.
- Places match the credit, even if different from ports.
- Full set of originals if issued in more than one.
- No charter party reference.
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