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Shipping Guarantee

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In certain situations your goods may arrive in port before the original shipping documents have been processed through the banking system. HSBC can issue a shipping guarantee, allowing you to take control of the goods from the shipping company without the bill of lading.


A shipping guarantee issued by HSBC is universally accepted by all shipping companies and can offer you the following advantages:

  • Enables immediate possession of goods before payment
  • Avoids unnecessary delays to the day-to-day running of your business
  • Eliminates expensive demurrage/storage charges

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