Our team of legal experts give you inside info on the legal world of cargo claims – from how to avoid losses and prevent cargo claims to taking pictures that can win a court case.

October 30, 2026

Insurer paid the claim. Carrier did not. Who pays next year?

A shipment of cosmetics was stolen in Spain. The exporter called the trucking company. The trucking company’s advice was friendly and quick: “Just claim from your cargo insurer. No need […]
July 17, 2026

Who Really Pays for Damaged Cargo Under CIF

Let’s talk about a scenario that plays out every week in the fresh produce trade. You’re shipping a container of bananas from Guayaquil to Rotterdam. The agreed Incoterm is CIF […]
July 10, 2026

The Shipping Line Skipping the Joint Survey. Here’s What to Do.

Let’s walk through a scenario that plays out more often than most shippers realize. A container arrives. The cargo is damaged. You do exactly what you’re supposed to do — […]
June 19, 2026

5 Things to Include on That Claim Breakdown

Your cargo is more than goods—it’s your business, your effort, and your profits.   Every shipment that leaves your hands carries with it weeks—sometimes months—of hard work, careful planning, and […]
June 12, 2026

How 2 Free Days Became 2 Weeks of Demurrage Charges

A container of bananas arrives in Rotterdam. It sailed from Guayaquil, Ecuador — a routine shipment. No customs problems, no missing documents, nothing out of the ordinary. The importer has […]