Partial Shipment Allowed

"Partial Shipment Allowed" is a common clause in international sales contracts and letters of credit. It means the seller has the right to ship the contracted goods in several batches, at different times or by different means of transport, without being considered in breach of contract. It is used when: the production cycle is long, goods are not ready all at once, the buyer urgently needs part of the goods for market launch, or shipping space is limited. Note: If the L/C does not expressly allow or prohibit partial shipment, under UCP600 Article 31(b), partial shipment is allowed; but if it states "partial shipment prohibited," then all goods must be shipped in one lot. It is the opposite of "Partial Shipment Prohibited," which requires all goods to be shipped on the same voyage under the same transport document. It differs from "Transshipment Allowed": partial shipment concerns whether goods are shipped in separate lots, while transshipment concerns whether goods are transferred during transit. In practice, allowing partial shipment reduces the seller's delivery pressure, but the buyer should note the costs of customs clearance, storage, and capital occupation arising from multiple arrivals, and should specify in the contract the quantity, time, and payment method for each batch.