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.
If the importer understood the type of damage they have faced, they would present only relevant evidence to the shipping line, and there would be a greater chance to obtain compensation from the liable party
One way to lower insurance premium is to agree to a higher deductible so you take on more initial liability and the insurer takes on less. Another is to eliminate optional coverage lines that you might not need.
Container of bananas is worth of 12 000 to 15 000 USD, not to mention loss of profit ! Let’s take measures to ensure cargo is delivered in the best possible condition.
Some cargo survey reports are extremely vague, without clear damage extent mentioned and no idea who the liable for damage party is. This leads to cargo claims being rejected by the liable party or cargo insurer.