UCP 600 Article 23: Air Transport Document Rules
What UCP 600 Article 23 requires of an air transport document (air waybill).
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
Article 23 requires an air transport document to name the carrier and be signed by the carrier or its agent; show that goods were accepted for carriage; show the airports of departure and destination stated in the credit; and be the original for consignor or shipper. The issue date is the shipment date unless a specific notation of the actual flight date appears. Flight number and date in other boxes are not treated as the shipment date (Art. 23(a)(iii)).
| Rule | UCP 600 Art. 23 |
|---|---|
| Original | For consignor/shipper |
| Shipment date | Issue date unless notation |
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- Airports exactly as in 44E/44F.
- Carrier signature or agent.
- Consignee as required.
- Original 3 (for shipper) presented.
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