UCP 600 Article 24 — Complete Interpretation Guide

Introduction

UCP 600 Article 24 (Road, Rail or Inland Waterway Transport Documents) is lettered 24(a), 24(b), 24(c), 24(d), 24(e). Banks compile a presentation against those limbs on the face of the documents. First limb: A road, rail or inland waterway transport document, however named, must appear to: i. indicate the name of the carrier and: - be signed by the carrier or a named agent for or on behalf of the carrier, or - indicate recei

Failure Mode Analysis

Failure mode 1: Skipping the first limb

Operations compile against later limbs and never test 24(a). The first limb is not optional. A presentation that violates it is a binary reject.

Applying the article

Read the limbs above as they stand in the ICC text. Do not import sub-articles from another article. Document examination remains UCP 600 Article 14: on the face of the documents, within five banking days following the day of presentation.

Conclusion

Use the article as printed. If a lettered sub-article is not in the text above, it is not part of the rule.

FAQ

What is Article 24(a)?

A road, rail or inland waterway transport document, however named, must appear to: i. indicate the name of the carrier and: - be signed by the carrier or a named agent for or on behalf of the carrier, or - indicate receipt of the goods by signature, stamp or notation by the carrier or a named agent for or on behalf of the carrier. Any signature, stamp or notation of receipt of the goods by the carrier or agent must be identified as that of the carrier or agent. Any signature, stamp or notation o

Are letters beyond e part of Article 24?

No. The ICC text letters Article 24 as (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) only.

Does a five-day waiver request extend examination?

No. Article 16(b) states that approaching the applicant for a waiver does not extend the period in Article 14(b).