Key takeaways
- Review changes against the negotiation record.
- Make missing information visible instead of filling it by assumption.
Run a three-column reconciliation
For a recap review, use columns headed proposed term, supporting message and open question. This turns a general request to “check the recap” into an evidence-based task.
- Match cargo, vessel, ports and timing to the latest instructions.
- Compare commercial qualifications, including alternatives and exclusions.
- Flag inconsistent wording for confirmation before issuing a new version.
Suppose an email allows an alternative discharge port but the draft lists only the initial destination. The reviewer should surface the difference, not silently restore or remove the alternative. Record the answer and the resulting amendment together.
In a fictional team, the reviewer returns a proposed port change as an open question. The issue closes only after the designated decision-maker records the answer.
Common mistakes
Avoid circulating an edited recap without a version identifier. Do not confuse automatic extraction from email with approval of the extracted terms.
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Frequently asked questions
Should a recap include open points?
Yes, clearly identify unresolved matters instead of presenting them as agreed.
Does formatting establish legal certainty?
No. The communications, terms and applicable law require proper consideration.
What deserves priority during review?
Changed commercial terms and qualifications that a short summary might omit.
Can software approve the recap?
Approval should remain with an authorised person under the team's process.