consignee name: unto the order of

English translation: Your customer is correct

04:42 May 9, 2009

English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Bill of lading

English term or phrase: consignee name: unto the order of

We are exporting bed sets to europe by see through Maersk line under export L/C. We always show in the column of consignee name: "unto the order of" xxxx (negotiating bank of Bangladesh) and endorse "to the order of applicant bank" but our customer wants to show "to the order" instead of "unto the order" of and endorse as like above. Pls tel me what can I do?

A. K. M. Nahiduddin khan

Selected answer:Your customer is correct

Explanation:
"To the order of" is normal English.
"Unto" is an archaic word rarely used these days, though it is commonly used in the King James version of the Bible and other literature of the period.

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Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:58

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Your customer is correct

Jack Doughty

name of the person who the order is going to be delivered to

Shera Lyn Parpia

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name of the person who the order is going to be delivered to

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Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 00:58
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English

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peer agreement (net): +2

Your customer is correct

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:58
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 31

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