6 February 2001

Circular 5.3: Bills of Lading - Delivery of Cargo Members should note that the wordings/information in the attached Circular have been updated by the Circular dated 11 November 2010 (click here). ()

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This circular explains London P&I’s recommended standard form letters of indemnity for delivery of cargo without the original bill of lading and/or at a port other than that stated in the bill of lading.

It also sets out the main features of the wording, including financial limits, duration of security, scope of security, tanker provisions and the need for members to consider the risks carefully before agreeing to these arrangements.