【正文】 uld include information such as the type of goods, warnings as to the handling of fragile goods, net and/or gross weight of the goods, etc. The fact that some documents show such additional information, while others do not, is not a discrepancy. 38) Transport documents covering containerized goods will sometimes only show a container number under the heading Shipping marks. Other documents that show a detailed marking will not be considered to be inconsistent for that reason. Signatures 39) Even if not stated in the credit, drafts, certificates and declarations by their nature require a signature. Transport documents and insurance documents must be signed in accordance with the provisions of the UCP. 40) The fact that a document has a box or space for a signature does not necessarily mean that such box or space must be pleted with a signature. For example, banks do not require a signature in the area titled Signature of shipper or their agent, or similar phrases, monly found on transport documents such as air waybills or road transport documents. If a document on its face requires a signature for its validity (. This document is not valid unless signed, or similar terms), it must be signed. 41) A signature need not be handwritten. Facsimile signatures, perforated signatures, stamps, symbols (such as chops) or any electronic or mechanical means of authentication are sufficient. However, a photocopy of a signed document does not qualify as a signed original document, nor does a signed document transmitted through a faxmachine, absent an original signature. A requirement for a document to be signed and stamped, or a similar requirement, is also fulfilled by a signature and the name of the party typed, or stamped, or handwritten, etc. 42) A signature on a pany39。s Cargo Receipt and Mate39。s Certificate of Shipment, Forwarder39。s signature or initials. If the authentication appears to have been made by a party other than the issuer of the document, the authentication must clearly show in which capacity that party has authenticated the correction or alteration. 10) Corrections and alterations in documents issued by the beneficiary itself, except drafts, which have not been legalized, visaed or the like, need not be authenticated. See also Drafts and calculation of maturity date. 11) The use of multiple type styles or font sizes or handwriting in the same document does not, by itself, signify a correction or alteration. 12) Where a document contains more than one correction or alteration, either each correction must be authenticated separately or one authentication must be linked to all corrections in an appropriate way. For example, if the document shows three corrections numbered 1, 2 and 3, one statement such as Correction numbers 1, 2 and 3 above authorized by XXX or similar, will satisfy the requirement for authentication. Dates 13) Drafts, transport documents and insurance documents must be dated even if a credit does not expressly so require. A requirement that a document, other than those mentioned above, be dated, may be satisfied by reference in the document to the date of another document forming part of the same presentation (. where a shipping certificate is issued which states date as per bill of lading number xxx or similar terms). Although it is expected that a required certificate or declaration in a separate document be dated, its pliance will depend on the type of certification or declaration that has been requested, its required wording, and the wording that appears within it. Whether other documents require dating will depend on the nature and content of the document in question. 14) Any document, including a certificate of analysis, inspection certificate and preshipment inspection certificate, may be dated after the date of shipment. However, if a credit requires a document evidencing a preshipment event (. preshipment inspection certificate), the document must, either by its title or content, indicate that the event (. inspection) took place prior to or on the date of shipment. A requirement for an inspection certificate does not constitute a requirement to evidence a preshipment event. Documents must not indicate that they were issued after the date they are presented. 15) A document indicating a date of preparation and a later date of signing is deemed to be issued on the date of signing. 16) The rule for the latest date for presentation in subArticle 43(a) of UCP applies only to presentations that are required to contain one or more original transport documents. Transport documents are those covered by UCP Articles 2329. In any event, documents must be presented not later than the expiry date of the credit. 17) Phrases often used to signify time on either side of a date or event: a) within 2 days after indicates a period from the date of the event until 2 days after the event. b) not later than 2 days after does not indicate a period, only a latest date. If an advice must not be dated prior to a specific date, the credit must so state. c) at least 2 days before indicates that something must take place not later than 2 days before an event. There is no limit as to how early it may take place. d) within 2 days of indicates a period 2 days prior to the event until 2 days after the event. 18) The term within when used in connection with a date excludes that date in the calculation of the period. 19) Dates may be expressed in different formats, . the 12th of November 2003 could be expressed as 12 Nov 03, 12Nov03, , , , , 121103, etc. Provided that the date intended can be determined from the document or from other documents included in the presentation, any of these formats are acceptable. To avoid confusion it is remended that the name of the month should be used instead of the number. Documents for which the UCP Transport Articles do not a