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Shipping guarantees

In certain situations your goods may arrive in port before the 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
Allows the deferment of payment until your supplier’s documents have been presented

Local products and services may vary, please contact your local HSBC office for details.

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