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Trade Practices: Shipper Steps to Take When Verifying a Potential Rejection
By Bryan Nickerson, WG Manager of Trade Practices & Commodity Services As a shipper, it is prudent to fully understand both your contractual obligations and your rights when handling a potential rejection. A shipment cannot be deemed rejected if it is either: 1. Unloaded (except for the purpose of inspection); or 2. Unilaterally diverted during ...
Support Industry Commerce & Make More Informed Credit Decisions
Every day thousands of produce transactions occur. Western Growers would like to share a valuable opportunity for shippers to consider which supports industry commerce and will help your company make the most informed “sell or no sell” business decisions by joining Blue Book’s Accounts Receivable (A/R) Contributor Program. Hundreds of companies serving the produce supply…
How to Navigate a Subjective Buyer
I shipped my customer a full truckload and upon arrival, they want to keep a portion of the load and reject the rest based off their in-house quality control inspector findings. Are they able to do that? No, and it is important to understand your duties and obligations as well as your rights as a ...
How Do You Deal With Payments That are Short Pay or Have Full and Final Payment Preprinted on the Check
It is more common than shippers would want to experience, but there are times where your buyer will remit less than the original invoice amount by taking an unauthorized deduction from your invoice. At the same time, the remittance may have restrictive language disclosing that deposit constitutes full and final payment. Below are some helpful steps ...