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.

March 10, 2022

Reasons and Statistics for Cargo Claims

There can be many reasons for a Cargo Claim, but it is up to you, the claimant/shipper to make sure you identify the reason and submit evidence accordingly along with photographs or even video evidence.

March 10, 2022

10 Tips for freight forwarders on cargo abandonment

There are many reasons for cargo abandonment… and under the shipping lines ‘Merchant Clause’ the carrier could well pursue you the Freight Forwarder for outstanding monies…

March 7, 2022

Black Sea Crisis

Disruption in the Black Sea continues making cargo claims inevitable.

February 9, 2022

The proven way to Avoid Demurrage and Detention Charges

Detention and demurrage charges are a shipper’s worst nightmare. These charges can add up to thousands of unforeseen dollars spent and have a massive impact on a shipper’s financial bottom line. The number of Detention and demurrage claims submitted to shipping lines by the exporters and importers has increased drastically in the year 2021- 2022. Luckily, there are ways to prevent these unanticipated expenses. This is easier to do than you may think…

January 3, 2022

Cargo claim process and documentation

When cargo arrives at its destination and is damaged or has been pilfered during transit, it’s not always clear where to start the claim process, and what documents submit the liable party. Recoupex makes claiming process straightforward for all customers who are unsure of their rights, lack the time, or lack the expertise to embark on the claims process themselves.