Apply for a Shipping Guarantee – iTrade Print

Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating and submitting a Shipping Guarantee request through iTrade.

A Shipping Guarantee allows the release of goods before the original shipping documents are received, subject to the bank's approval and applicable trade finance requirements.

Prerequisite: Users must have the appropriate permissions to initiate a Shipping Guarantee request. If access is unavailable, contact your Corporate Administrator.

Step 1: Access Shipping Guarantee Services

1. From the iTrade Dashboard, select Trade Services.
2. Click Shipping Guarantee.

This will open the Shipping Guarantee Dashboard.

Step 2: Create a New Shipping Guarantee

1. Click Request Shipping Guarantee.

The Shipping Guarantee application form will open.

Step 3: Complete the General Details

Enter all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk (*).

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Create From

You can create the Shipping Guarantee using:

• Existing Shipping Guarantee (SG)
• Existing Letter of Credit (LC)

Beneficiary Reference

Enter a reference for the beneficiary, if required.

Customer Reference

Enter an internal reference that will be used by your organization to identify the Shipping Guarantee request.

Bill of Lading / Air Waybill Number

Enter the reference number of the:

• Bill of Lading (BL)
• Air Waybill (AWB)
• Other shipping document

against which the Shipping Guarantee is being issued.

Mode of Shipment

Select the applicable transportation method from the available options.

Shipment Details

Enter shipment information, such as:

• Vessel name
• Aircraft details
• Cargo details
• Transportation information

Packing Number

Enter the packing number associated with the shipment.

Vessel Name

Enter the vessel name, where applicable.

Carrier

Enter the carrier or shipping agent's name at the destination port.

Transportation Name

Enter the transportation provider or transportation reference.

Description of Goods

Provide a detailed description of the goods covered by the Shipping Guarantee.

Examples may include:

• Product descriptions
• Marks and numbers
• Package details
• Shipment contents

Predefined phrases may also be inserted where available.

Step 4: Complete Applicant and Beneficiary Details

Applicant Details

The Applicant information is automatically populated and is generally non-editable.

This includes:

• Applicant Name
• Applicant Address

Beneficiary Details

Enter or select the beneficiary information.

You may:

• Select an existing beneficiary
• Create a new beneficiary
• Save a new beneficiary for future use

Provide:

• Beneficiary Name
• Beneficiary Address
• Beneficiary Country

Support Tip: Verify the beneficiary information carefully before submission, as incorrect details may delay processing.

Step 5: Complete Issuing Bank and Amount Details

Bank Name

The Issuing Bank defaults to Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and cannot be modified.

Issuer's Reference

Enter or review the transaction reference associated with the Shipping Guarantee.

CIF Currency

Select the applicable currency from the drop-down list.

CIF Value

Enter the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value of the shipment.

Important: Ensure that the CIF Value matches the supporting trade documentation submitted with the request.

Step 6: Complete Instructions to Bank

Principal Account

Select the account that will be used for principal transaction debits throughout the lifecycle of the Shipping Guarantee.

Fee Account

Select the account that will be used for fees, charges, and commissions related to the Shipping Guarantee.

Other Instructions

Enter any additional information or instructions that should be provided to the bank.

Predefined phrases may be selected where available.

Step 7: Complete Trust Receipt Loan Details (If Applicable)

If Trust Receipt Loan is selected, additional loan information must be completed before the request can be submitted.

Important: Ensure all loan-related information is completed accurately before proceeding.

Step 7: Upload Supporting Documents

Attach any supporting documents required for the request.

Attachment Requirements

• Maximum of 5 files
• Maximum file size: 5 MB per file

Supported File Types

Examples of Supporting Documents

• Proforma Invoice
• Shipping Documents
• Transport Documents
• Specimen Signature
• Supporting Trade Documents

Step 8: Review the Application

Open the Preview section and review all information entered.

Verify:

If changes are required, return to the relevant section and update the information.

Step 9: Submit the Request

1. Review all information carefully.

2. Click Submit.

If the request is submitted successfully, an acknowledgment message will be displayed.