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.
Cargo claims stress can take a toll on the strongest of bonds. We have seen volume shippers switching shipping lines in a heartbeat. We have also seen shippers being tricked into “commercial resolutions” aka 5 cents discount on future freight.
There are exact and precise actions that cargo receiver can take to prove cargo was damaged and winning cargo claim is excellent opportunity to boost bottom lines and unleash trapped cash for shippers, freight forwarders and marine insurance companies globally.
With automated terminals, smart devices, track and trace tools….yes Containers in transit still disappear today.
As long as it happens during POL - POD and shipper has Bill of Lading (BL) issued, the liable party is always carrier on BL.
Covid or not, customers expect excellence and rotten food is not edible. However to save money on freight or without knowing, exporters stuff different nature of fresh cargo and ship under the same set point! This action results in cargo damages and lost claims for compensation.