Telex Release

Definitions #

A message from the carrier to the destination port authorizing delivery of cargo without the original bill of lading.

Technical A carrier-issued electronic instruction to release cargo to the named consignee upon surrender of a bank guarantee or indemnity, waiving the need for the original B/L.

Example Because of the short transit time, the shipper requested a telex release to avoid delay.

Etymology #

Telex refers to the old teleprinter network; the term persists even though the release is now sent via email or EDI.

Collocations #

telex release charge 电放费（承运人收取）
telex release surcharge 电放附加费
telex release instruction 电放通知（托运人向承运人发出的指令）

Real Business Examples #

Because of the short transit time, the shipper requested a telex release to avoid delay.
The carrier will issue the telex release only after receipt of the original B/L and a signed indemnity letter.

Register & Variants #

Register: formal
BrE/AmE: 全球通用

Synonyms & Antonyms #

Synonyms: electronic release, express release
Antonyms: original bill of lading presentation

Common Errors #

认为电放就无需支付任何费用通常仍需支付电放费，并须先交回全套正本提单或提供银行保函
电放后仍想把货转卖给其他买家电放后物权不再由正本控制，收货人已明确，不可再转让

Confusable Terms #

Original B/L vs Telex Release: 正本提单代表货权；电放仅代表放货指令

Frequently Asked Questions

电放和海运单有何区别？?

电放是正本提单的替代放货方式；海运单则是不可转让的单据。

电放能否撤回？?

通常需收货人书面同意并经承运人同意，视具体情况而定。

Published: 2026-09-26 Category: Shipping