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METHOD OF OPERATION BOLDLY STATED PBAPCC COMPANY LIMITED is in business to maximize our profit. Our license prohibits the acceptance of goods. We merely research the needs of potential clients, financially assess their ability to pay for goods/services and match those needs with qualified potential providers. Our team serves as the international banking and trade intermediaries in a number of industries. Our step-by-step delivery process stresses the logistics and their costs so as to insulate Buyer and Seller from delivery cost surprises. Here is how: Aggressiveness We shall be fearless, bold, energetic and enterprising in pursuing actions or decisions in the market place that will ensure that we are competitive and profitable, while satisfying our clientele and providers. Accountability We will perform in a manner at all times that makes us accountable, responsible, and answerable to our customers, partners, leaders, and external stakeholders. Customer Service Excellence We will enable our customers to have an efficient, productive, and enjoyable PBAPCC experience by providing customers with what they need when they need it. Creativity We create the environment that encourages creative thought development and /or rethink an old idea and develop the idea into practical implementable products, processes, or solutions. Teamwork We build effective teams with members who have complimentary competencies, hold themselves mutually accountable, exhibit effective communication and continually challenge each other to strive for excellence.
Documentary Credit (more secure for seller as well as buyer) as outlined in our DELIVERY SCHEDULE PROCESS Subject to ICC's UCP 600, where the bank gives an undertaking (on behalf of buyer and at the request of applicant) to pay the shipper (beneficiary) the value of the goods shipped if certain documents are submitted and if the stipulated terms and conditions are strictly complied with. Here the buyer can be confident that the goods expected will be received as outlined in our DELIVERY SCHEDULE PROCESS. Since it will be evidenced in the form of the documents in steps 2-8 of our DELIVERY SCHEDULE PROCESS, meeting the specified terms and conditions, then the seller is confident that if stipulations are met payment for the shipment is guaranteed by the established Escrow Account.
We expect all parties to be familiar with these INTERNATIONAL-COMMERCIAL-TERMS A ARDLC – AUTO-REVOLVING DOCUMENTARY LETTER OF CREDIT: Reserve money for the payment of any contract, if the seller fulfill his part in the period (form of payment). Authorization to give buyer for confirmation of funds from the “LOI” for payment of any contract.
ASWP – ANY SAFE WORLD PORT: Delivery of the port of loading in choosing the buyer.
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BC – CONFIRMING BANK: Is a confirmation that the bank agreed to honor the letter of credit issued by other banks. Thereafter banks of the buyer and seller talking among themselves via “SWIFT” to display the “POF” and “POP”.
BCL – BANK COMFORT LETTER: Banking certificate of financial capacity. Letter is issued by the bank of the seller to purchaser. This letter indicates that the buyer have sufficient funds to cover the cost of the order. On letterhead bank with complete information and consent to be held to a Soft Probe (verification of funds) the bank account detailed, via “SWIFT” between banks.
BG – BANK GUARANTEE: Is a financial instrument issued by a bank, on behalf of your customer for the benefit of the other party, with whom the client’s bank, incurs a financial obligation. In the case, if the customer of the bank, do not do the payment of a contract, the recipient of bank guarantee, you can use and receive this payment.
BG 100% – PAYABLE INSTRUMENT: Bank guarantee issued and must be guaranteed by a world bank “Top 25″, is irrevocable, accept and transferable. Payment should also cover the whole of the amount of the contract and must be paid to vista, recognized by submission of documents.
BL – BILL OF LADING: It is a document that defines the conditions of carriage of a load. This document is established by carrier and delivered to seller when the load is received and made aboard the ship. The bill of lading is an essential document, for proof that the product really been sent, and that the carrier assumes responsibility for ensuring delivery to the purchaser. Request for payment by using a charging letter of credit, the seller shall deliver the “BL” consignia to a bank or the issuer. Standby letters of credit are not normally used. If a seller hopes have payment guaranteed by the bank of buyer, a letter of credit is often used.
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CI – COMMERCIAL INVOICE: Receipt for a transaction and or goods purchased (invoice) indicating the sender or seller and the receiver or purchaser. A commercial invoice should contain an itemized list of the merchandise with the complete description of goods with their unit value and extended total value. Depending on the Customs requirements of the destination country, there may be additional requirements, statement or clauses that must appear as well.
CIF – COST INSURED FREIGHT: This means that the seller bears the cost of transportation as well as its safe, until the product to reach the port of destination.
COMMODITY – MERCHANDISE: Goods are produced in large scale and marketed in the world or in the form of contracts in bags of goods. There are four types of commodity: agricultural, mineral, financial and environmental.
CONFIRMED – CONFIRMED LETTER OF CREDIT: The issuing bank gives assurance that payment will be made by the bank pays or warning, without restriction provided they obey the instructions contained therein.
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DC – DRAFT CONTRACT: Is a draft of the contract what is done and sent to the seller buyer. Buyer has the opportunity to make changes and send you back to seller for consideration. This process continues until both parties are satisfied with the terms of agreement.
DEMURRAGE – PENALT FOR DELAY: Demurrage meaning or is a penalty for exceeding free time allowed for loading or unloading at a pier or freight terminal. Payment for the use or retention of the vessel or container for time beyond the requirements of the cargo operations and / or unloading.
DIVISIBLE – DIVISIBLE LETTER OF CREDIT: This contains expressed provision contemplating their use fractionated, usually when there is agreement split shipments of goods.
DLC – DOCUMENTARY LETTER OF CREDIT: Provides the necessary guarantee. A Documentary Letter of Credit is issued by a bank, guaranteeing payment to the supplier on condition that the correct documents (specified in the terms and conditions outlined on issue) are presented.
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Escrow - An escrow is: an arrangement made under contractual provisions between transacting parties, whereby an independent trusted third party receives and disburses money or documents for the transacting parties, with the timing of such disbursement by the third party dependent on the fulfillment of contractually agreed conditions by the transacting parties, or
EXW – EX WORKS: Merchandise will be a withdrawal by buyer in the seller establishment, or in another place (factory, warehouse, etc.) The same are not cleared for export, and also cannot be loaded on any collecting vehicle. buyer assumes with all costs and risks of transportation. If included in the contract of sale, the seller assumes the risks and costs of charging in out of merchandise. The “EXW” should not be used if the buyer cannot be held responsible directly or indirectly, procedures for export. This agreement can be used in any mode of transport.
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FCO – FULL CORPORATE OFFER: It is issued by the seller when the preliminary stages of negotiation have been finalized, such as issuing a letter of intent by the buyer, and the realization of a “Soft Probe” (proof of funds) in their accounts by the seller. An FCO is a document that defines the conditions of sale.
FFDCL – FULLY FUNDED DOCUMENTARY LETTER OF CREDIT: A written promise of payment provided by a buyer to a seller that is guaranteed to clear by a particular bank. Once an FFDLC document is presented by the seller to the involved bank, the bank is obliged to remit full payment to the seller. The seller may be required to fulfill certain conditions, such as providing proof of shipment of the goods sold to the buyer, before collecting payment from the bank. This method of payment provides assurance to the seller that the buyer has the necessary funds for the transaction and ready for remittance to the seller upon completion of the sale.
FFSCL – DRAFT OF FINANCIAL PAYMENT INSTRUMENT: Document that is attached to the purchase by the letter of credit stating when will be the payments.
FOB – FREE ON BOARD: Which states that no price of merchandise transactional including all costs for transportation to the port of shipment, as well as all duties and fees on the merchandise incidents being brought aboard. The responsibility of the seller ends when crossing the cargo ship balustrade.
FOR / FOT – FREE ON RAIL / FREE ON TRUCK: The goods must be shipped by the seller, free of costs in season or in railway wagon train. Thereafter as costs are for account of the buyer.
FRC – FREE CARRIER: The seller’s responsibility ends when the merchandise is delivered to the carrier or shipper thereof. The responsibility stops at the critical point, which may be the container terminal.
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IB – ISSUING BANK: It is the buyer’s bank issuing bank guarantees and letters of credit on behalf of his client.
ICC – INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A non-governmental organization serving as a policy advocate on world business.
ICLC – IRREVOCABLE CONFIRMED LETTER OF CREDIT: Irrevocable letter of credit confirmed by another bank, usually in the jurisdiction of the recipient. The database confirmation undertakes to make payment on the letter of credit on behalf of the issuing bank when the beneficiary meets the conditions described in the letter of credit.
ICPO – IRREVOCABLE CORPORATE PURCHASE ORDER: This is a document issued by buyer and contains details of quantity, product type and other conditions under which the purchaser would like to proceed on the sale. Once approved by the seller this is considered official and the company is required to complete the sale. This is a “ICPO” which includes the company’s bank details so that the seller can perform a Soft Probe on buyer’s bank account to make sure that there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of purchase. A “BCL” is one of the first information a potential buyer must provide the seller to negotiate an agreement. There is, however, a settlement agreement to the seller or the bank liable in any way.
ILC – IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT: A letter of credit is a document issued by a financial institution, or a similar party, assuring payment to a seller of goods and/or services provided certain documents have been presented to the bank.[1] These are documents that prove that the seller has performed the duties under an underlying contract (e.g., sale of goods contract) and the goods (or services) have been supplied as agreed. In return for these documents, the beneficiary receives payment from the financial institution that issued the letter of credit. The letter of credit serves as a guarantee to the seller that it will be paid regardless of whether the buyer ultimately fails to pay. In this way, the risk that the buyer will fail to pay is transferred from the seller to the letter of credit's issuer. The letter of credit can also be used to ensure that all the agreed upon standards and quality of goods are met by the supplier, provided that these requirements are reflected in the documents described in the letter of credit. Letters of credit are used primarily in international trade for transactions between a supplier in one country and a customer in another. Most letters of credit are governed by rules promulgated by the International Chamber of Commerce known as Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600 being the latest version).[2] They are also used in the land development process to ensure that approved public facilities (streets, sidewalks, storm water ponds, etc.) will be built. The parties to a letter of credit are the supplier, usually called the beneficiary, the issuing bank, of whom the buyer is a client, and sometimes an advising bank, of whom the beneficiary is a client. Almost all letters of credit are irrevocable, i.e., cannot be amended or canceled without the consent of the beneficiary, issuing bank, and confirming bank, if any. In executing a transaction, letters of credit incorporate functions common to giros and traveler's cheques.
A sight LC means that payment is made immediately to the beneficiary/seller/exporter upon presentation of the correct documents in the required time frame. A time or date LC will specify when payment will be made at a future date and upon presentation of the required documents. To receive payment, an exporter or shipper must present the documents required by the letter of credit. Typically, the payee presents a document proving the goods were sent instead of showing the actual goods. The Original Bill of Lading (BOL) is normally the document accepted by banks as proof that goods have been shipped. However, the list and form of documents is open to negotiation and might contain requirements to present documents issued by a neutral third party evidencing the quality of the goods shipped, or their place of origin or place. Typical types of documents in such contracts might include:
INCOTERM – INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TERMS: The set of international standards for the uniform interpretation of common contract clauses in international trade. INCOTERMS 2000, formulated in concert with many international entities, comprises the latest revisions and should now be used exclusively.
INVOICE – ACCOUNT: After signing the contract, the seller sends an “Invoice” total description which formalizes the purchase price the amount etc. An invoice or bill is a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer, indicating the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services the seller has provided the buyer. An invoice indicates the sale transaction only. Payment terms are independent of the invoice and are negotiated by the buyer and the seller. Payment terms are usually included on the invoice. The buyer could have already paid for the products or services listed on the invoice. Buyer can also have a maximum number of days in which to pay for these goods and is sometimes offered a discount if paid before the due date.
From the point of view of a seller, an invoice is a sales invoice. From the point of view of a buyer, an invoice is a purchase invoice. The document indicates the buyer and seller, but the term invoice indicates money is owed or owing. In English, the context of the term invoice is usually used to clarify its meaning, such as "We sent them an invoice" (they owe us money) or "We received an invoice from them" (we owe them money).
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LC / LOC – LETTER OF CREDIT: An “LC” is an agreement whereby a bank, acting at the request of an importer and in accordance with the instructions under the contract, undertakes to make a payment to an exporter against presentation of a series of documents and procedures required within a specified time limit, provided they comply with the terms and conditions of credit. The “LC” in principle may be issued as non-operational, and will be activated later in the presentation of “POP” (Proof of Product).
LCNT – LETTER OF CREDIT NON-TRANSFERABLE: The seller must wait 90 days to receive the money.
LCT – LETTER OF CREDIT TRANSFERABLE: For the seller – discounted at the time.
LOI – LETTER OF INTENT: A letter of intent is a document issued by the buyer to the seller indicating the buyer’s interest to enter into negotiations with the seller, the letter of intent is not legally binding but provides a starting point for negotiations.
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M / T – METRIC TON: 1000 Kilos.
MERCOSUR – COMMON MARKET SOUTH: A trade alliance between Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, with Chile and Bolivia as associate members.
MOQ – MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY
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NAFTA – NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: A free trade agreement comprising the U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico.
NCNDA – NON-CIRCUMVENTION, NON-DISCLOSURE WORKING AGREEMENT: It is a contract which should be completed and signed by all participants involved in international trade negotiations, which should be submitted along with “ICPO”, thus guaranteeing the rights of all commissioners, governed and supervised by “ICC” – International Chamber of Commerce de Pariz (I.C.C. 400/500/600).
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PB – PRIME BANK: The top 25 banks in the world. These banks are trusted preferred.
PBG – PERFORMANCE BOND GARANTEE: It is issued by the seller to the buyer’s safety. It is a guarantee which ensures that the seller will comply with the terms of the contract. Typically issued in value of the shipment, in case the vendor break the contract and do not supply the product that was stipulated in the contract. A “Performance Bond” is enabled only after the “LC” (Letter of Credit) the buyer is approved. This approval is made between banks via “SWIFT”.
PI – PAYMENT INSTRUMENTS: If on contract for 12 months payment instrument is issued today, the product will only be charged after 45 days, 13 months are required to perform 12 months of transfers it is always considered margin an edge if transfers take 13 or 14 months in delays unpredictable or because the buyer cannot unload ships or other reason.
PIC – PHYTOSANITARY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE: A certificate issued by an exporting countries’ Department of Agriculture indicating that a shipment has been inspected and is free of harmful pests and plant diseases.
POF – PROOF OF FUNDS: Usually the test of resources is obtained by performing a “Soft Probe” (simple check) on the accounts of the buyer. Proof of funds is normally required for a seller to continue with the negotiation of a sale of commodities.
POP – PROOF OF PRODUCTS: Set of documentary evidence that the product will be displayed only after opening the letter of credit operative or not operative, held between the bank of the buyer and seller via SWIFT.
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RLC – REVOLVING LETTER OF CREDIT: Can be used multiple times. These financial instruments are often put into practice, when a seller must make multiple shipments to one buyer, allowing the seller to request payment for each shipment without being sent a letter of credit for each load.
RWA – READY WILLING AND ABLE: This is a document issued by the buyer’s bank confirming that your account has sufficient funds in the account and is willing and able to assume the contract. As standard the document is displayed next to “ICPO.
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SBLC – STAND BY LETTER OF CREDIT: It has nothing to do with the classic documentary letter of credit, which is used for international trade. A “SBLC” is the US’s known bank guarantee “BG”. The code “SWIFT” to a “SBLC” is “MT-760. Acts as a guarantee of the buyer’s bank that there are sufficient funds to cover all costs of shipping.
SGS / CIQ – INSPECTION SOCIETE GENERAL DE SURVEILLANCE: Before the product leaves the port of sale, an inspection is done by “SGS”, the independent inspection company most respected in the world. Inspections “SGS” guarantee tranquility to the buyer, who can ensure that the product is high quality. Presented by the seller and their expense.
SP – SOFT PROBE: It is a confirmation method used by banks for a vendor to evaluate the ability to pay a buyer. Such consultation is not recorded in the register bank of the buyer is nothing beyond the confirmation or non-availability of balance that is passed to the seller.
SPOT – DELIVERY AGAINST PAYMENT: When buying one SPOT does not necessarily guarantee as purchases by monthly contract. For payment may be opened on the bank of a buyer “MT-103″ non-operational.
SWIFT – SOCIETY FOR WORLDWIDE INTER BANK FINANCIAL TELECOMMUNICATION: Swift is a closed, private telecoms network whose subscribers are banks, merchant banks, securities houses and other qualified financial institutions. Banks send messages to one another on the Swift system using formats known as MTs (Message Types) numbered from MT100 to MT999, each for a different purpose.
SWIFT MT-103 – RAPID COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BANKS: MT103 is the format banks use when they effect what is known to a layman as a wire transfer, cable transfer, telegraphic transfer or Swift transfer.
Suppose A has an account with Bank X and he needs to transfer money to B whose account is with Bank Y in another country. A goes to Bank X, fills out a remittance form with all particulars. Bank X debits A’s account and sends a Swift MT103 to Bank Y. Bank Y debits Bank X and credits B’s account and advises B that it has received a remittance. MT103 is a definite, authenticated, unconditional transfer of funds. In the above example Bank Y must credit B’s account, nothing more nothing less. There is no such thing as a Conditional MT103.It’s another brokerspeak.
SWIFT MT-760 – RAPID COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BANKS: This is a message type “SWIFT” that is sometimes requested in trade in cement, because it works well as a bank guarantee, although it carries with it a much higher level of risk to the issuer (usually the buyer) and a reduced level of risk for the recipient (the seller). Essentially, the “MT-760″ is a “SWIFT”, which ensures that a bank will pay on behalf of a client of another bank. When a “MT-760 is issued, the issuing bank makes a lock on behalf of his client, thereby ensuring that funds are available to make payment to the beneficiary of the” MT-760.
SWIFT MT-799 – RAPID COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BANKS: MT-799 is a type of SWIFT free format, in which a bank confirms that there is availability of funds to cover a potential negotiation. This can sometimes be used as an irrevocable, depending on the language used in the MT-799, but is not a promise of payment or any other form of bank guarantee in its standard format. The function of MT-799 is simply to assure the seller that the buyer has the funds necessary to complete the operation. MT-799 is usually issued before a contract is signed and before a letter of credit or bank guarantee is issued. Once the MT-799 being received by the bank of the seller, then it is time for the bank to send the seller a POP (proof of product) to the buyer’s bank, at which time trading has actually started. MT-799 is an automated message sent electronically from one bank to another, so you will not actually “see” an MT-799. The paperwork associated with an MT-799 will vary from bank to bank, but most follow a similar process.
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TLC – TRANSFERABLE LETTER OF CREDIT: It is a letter of credit that the beneficiary can use to transfer a portion of funds from the letter of credit to third parties. This is commonly used in the case of sellers to pay their suppliers late.
TRANSFERABLE – TRANSFERABLE LETTER OF CREDIT: Is issued on behalf of a beneficiary who is not who produces the goods, but an intermediate, which established a sales contract with a buyer but depends on a third party, the exporter, for the supply of goods to the customer. Particularly suitable for negotiating the Company’s business of international trade intermediary.
TT – TELEX TRANSFER: Often shortened to “TT” is an electronic means of transferring funds abroad from bank to bank. The transfer fee is collected when sending money.
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