Partial Shipment Not Allowed

"Partial Shipment Not Allowed" is a common clause in international trade contracts and letters of credit, meaning the seller must ship the entire quantity of goods in a single shipment and may not deliver in multiple shipments or batches. This term usually appears in the shipment clause of a sales contract or in special instructions in a letter of credit, and applies when the quantity of goods is small enough to be shipped in one lot, or when the buyer has strict requirements regarding delivery time and completeness. When using this term, note the following: if a letter of credit stipulates that partial shipment is not allowed and the seller actually makes partial shipments, this constitutes a discrepancy and the bank has the right to refuse payment; if the contract is silent, partial shipment is allowed by default. It is the opposite of "Partial Shipment Allowed," which gives the seller flexibility but may increase the complexity of receipt and management for the buyer. In addition, in container transport, even different containers on the same voyage may be regarded as partial shipments, so the seller must ensure that all goods are shipped on the same vessel on the same voyage and obtain one full set of bills of lading.