Dear kai1, I work in Japan, and I usually import from China. Maybe the FOB and CIF is confusing you.
I dont know what is your situation, in my case CIF and FOB has nothing to do with the issuing of BL. BL is issued by the shipping agent to whoever is handing the shipping.
So, in my case, my seller Chinese is handling the shipment. I sent my LC docu to him. He uses this LC docu to process the BL docu from his shipping agent. He must fax the BL to me. Lastly, my custom agent uses this BL and other docu to retreive my goods from the port.
Is this not the way it is suppose to be?
RYU MEI CO LTD
Ryu Mei is a health and food trading company in Kobe, Japan. Ryu Mei a Japanese food specialist company with products like Kurobuta (Berkshire) , Wagyu (Kobe Beef) , Shochu, Organic Green Tea and Black Vinegar Ku...
More
Thomas,
That's exactly what I have said: The party arranging the shipment is issued with the B/L.
So when I buy CIF on L/C terms, the seller (who arranges shipping) can give me a B/L as called for under my L/C.
However, if I buy FOB on L/C terms, I will be arranging for the shipment and the B/L is issued to me, so what documents should I ask from the seller in my of L/C.
A little bit strange situation.......
In this case nothing except the invoice, P/L, certificates, lab results etc.......You supplier must provide all this or else you cannot clear the port. In addition, to be on the safe side, you have to fax the BL to him too whether he needs it or not. My rule is that both parties must have the same documentation especially when something can go wrong, and both parties must have the same information.
RYU MEI CO LTD
Ryu Mei is a health and food trading company in Kobe, Japan. Ryu Mei a Japanese food specialist company with products like Kurobuta (Berkshire) , Wagyu (Kobe Beef) , Shochu, Organic Green Tea and Black Vinegar Ku...
More
Thomas,
There is nothing unusual or strange here. Maybe you just did not catch my exact enquiry.
I suggest we take our discussion between us offline (through email) for faster communication.
Regards,
You can TM me. Cannot give email. LOL.
SG = Singapore?
RYU MEI CO LTD
Ryu Mei is a health and food trading company in Kobe, Japan. Ryu Mei a Japanese food specialist company with products like Kurobuta (Berkshire) , Wagyu (Kobe Beef) , Shochu, Organic Green Tea and Black Vinegar Ku...
More
Geoffrey