Customs guarantees
Security for customs obligations connected with transit, duty deferment or other procedures, according to the requirements of the competent authority.
BANK GUARANTEE
Trade with confidence.Meet your commitments.
Bank guarantees for customs operations and international trade — organised around the requirements of your business.
EXPLORE ↓BUILT AROUND YOUR SHIPMENTSECURITY FOR YOUR COMMITMENTS.
SECURITY FOR YOUR COMMITMENTS.
CONTINUITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
We organise the provision of bank guarantees required for customs procedures and commercial transactions. We coordinate the purpose, amount, validity and beneficiary’s wording so that the guarantee meets the requirements of the underlying operation.
From the initial requirements to the documentation and coordination with the issuing institution, BML manages the process with a clear point of contact. The guarantee is issued by the bank after its assessment and approval; the agreed terms and timeline are confirmed before you commit.
Contractual guarantees
Organisation of the guarantee required under a commercial contract, with the beneficiary, secured obligation and conditions clearly defined.
Document preparation
We coordinate the required documents, requested wording, amount, currency and validity period.
Bank coordination
We manage the exchange of information needed for the issuing institution to assess the guarantee.
Terms agreed in advance
Costs, security requirements and issuance conditions are clarified for the specific transaction.
Validity and changes
We coordinate requests for amendments or extensions when the underlying operation changes, subject to the issuer’s approval.
A USEFUL QUOTE STARTS HERETHE RIGHT DETAILS.
THE RIGHT DETAILS.
A CLEARER PLAN.
Purpose, beneficiary, guarantee amount and currency, validity period, required wording and documents for the underlying operation.
PLAN MY SHIPMENT ↗BEFORE YOU BOOKGOOD QUESTIONS.
GOOD QUESTIONS.
CLEAR ANSWERS.
What can a bank guarantee secure?
Depending on its purpose, it may secure customs liabilities, contractual performance, a tender commitment, an advance payment or warranty obligations. The suitable instrument is determined from the beneficiary’s requirements and the issuer’s assessment.
Who issues the guarantee?
The bank issues the guarantee after approval. BML organises and coordinates the process and required documentation.
How long does the process take?
The timeline depends on the guarantee, the completeness of the documents and the bank’s assessment. It is confirmed for the specific operation.
What information is needed to start?
Provide the underlying contract or customs requirement, beneficiary details, amount, currency, validity and any mandatory guarantee wording.
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SERVICES.
FCL / LCL / PORT TO DOOR
Sea Freight
Container transport with the ocean leg, port handling and onward delivery planned together.
TIME SENSITIVE / INTERNATIONAL
Air Freight
Air freight planning for shipments where delivery timing is a central part of the brief.
FULL LOAD / PART LOAD / CONTAINERS
Road Freight
Road transport that connects suppliers, ports, warehouses and the final destination.
STORAGE / HANDLING / DISTRIBUTION
Warehousing
Storage and handling coordinated with the next stage of your shipment.
MULTIMODAL / RAIL / PROJECT CARGO
Specialised Logistics
Multimodal, rail and project cargo, planned around your load.
CARGO / ROUTE / COVER
Cargo Insurance
Cargo insurance for sea, air, road and rail shipments — with cover matched to your goods and their journey.