Features & Benefits
- Electronic signing by Master, Authorised Agent or HQ user
- Electronic issuing by Master, authorised Agent, Forwarder or Terminal, as relevant
- Ability for Forwarder, authorised Agent, Terminal, etc., to generate an acceptable ICE CargoDocs eBL output for Tax & Customs Authorities
- Ability for Shipper (or any other title holder) to add additional documents and sign them electronically
- Ability to manage and control documents throughout their full lifecycle – from creation to transaction / execution
- PDF copies of electronic Bills of Lading can be sent to any party whether they are an ICE CargoDocs user or not, including ICE CargoDocs certified copies which can be verified by parties receiving the PDF online
- Ability for title holder to transfer eBLs (and peripheral documents) by way of a to order, blank or straight endorsement
- Ability for title holder to present the eBL (and peripheral documents) to Banks under the eUCP
- Option to submit 20022 message data for Bank Payment Obligation baseline or matching
- If desired, uploading and electronic signing of relevant Certificates and/or Letters of Protest by the Independent Inspector, or Vessel / Ship’s Agent
- Ability for title holder to request amendments (which if accepted by the relevant parties such as the Carrier, will be automatically completed), such as change of destinations, splitting of eBLs, etc.
- Ability for title holder to produce (aka surrender) the electronic Bill of Lading back to the Master at the discharge port in order to receive the goods
- Ability for the End Receiver to generate an acceptable ICE CargoDocs output for Customs Authorities relating to the import of the cargo
- Ability for the Master or carrier to accomplish the electronic Bill of Lading
- Can act as an Electronic Folder for saving all other documentation required to create a complete file of a trade or transaction, such as a Charter Party, complete Surveyor’s Report, etc., that will not be shared with your Buyer or Seller