Forwarder's Certificate of Transport

Definitions #

A document issued by a freight forwarder, acting as a carrier or agent, that confirms the goods have been received and are in its control for shipment.

Technical Under FIATA FCT terms, a negotiable document evidencing receipt of goods by the forwarder and the holder's right to demand delivery without a bill of lading.

Etymology #

From 'forwarder' (agent arranging shipment) + 'certificate' (document of proof) + 'transport' (carriage).

Collocations #

negotiable FCT 可转让的运输证书，持有人可背书转让货权
non-negotiable FCT 不可转让的运输证书，仅作收据凭证
FCT vs B/L FCT 由货代签发，B/L 由船公司签发，两者货权效力不同

Real Business Examples #

The bank refused the FCT because it was not a negotiable transport document under L/C terms.
The forwarder issued a Forwarder's Certificate of Transport to the shipper upon receiving the cargo at its container yard.

Register & Variants #

Register: formal
BrE/AmE: 全球通用，FIATA 框架下主要使用国际表达

Synonyms & Antonyms #

Synonyms: house bill of lading (in some contexts)

Common Errors #

把 FCT 当作与 B/L 等同的物权凭证 FCT 并不总是代表货物所有权，只有可转让且承运人签发时才具备类似 B/L 的功能；需核实其条款
在信用证中要求 FCT 却未指定是否可转让 L/C 必须明确要求 'negotiable FCT' 或 'non-negotiable FCT'，否则银行可能拒付

Confusable Terms #

Bill of Lading vs Forwarder's Certificate of Transport: B/L 由实际承运人（船公司）签发，是物权凭证；FCT 由货代签发，不一定具备物权凭证特征

Frequently Asked Questions

FCT 能用于信用证付款吗？?

可以，但前提是单据符合 L/C 条款，且明确其可转让性；否则银行可能不接受

FCT 和货代提单（HBL）有何区别？?

HBL 是货代作为承运人签发的提单，通常可转让；FCT 是运输证书，可能可或不可转让，权责取决于签发方式

Published: 2026-09-24 Category: Documentation