How To Stop Taking Cargo Losses and Be an Action Taker!

The holiday season has come to an end, and it’s time to shift our focus to a crucial aspect often overlooked in cargo shipping – cargo damage. Do you recall the frustration and doubt you faced the last time your shipment suffered damage? The internal discussions, the anger, the uncertainty about the next steps – all too familiar, right?

But here’s the key question:

What can you do differently this time? How can you break free from the cycle of overthinking and postponing, and instead, take swift action to defend your cargo claim properly?

 

This essential information will empower you to be 100% prepared.

Identifying the Type of Cargo Damage

A common mistake made by exporters, importers, traders, and freight forwarders when faced with damaged cargo is not identifying the specific type of damage. Knowing the nature of the damage is crucial as it allows you to present precise evidence to the shipping line, significantly enhancing your chances of obtaining compensation from the liable party.

Regardless of whether you are shipping dry or refrigerated cargo, the major types of damage remain the same: physical damage, water damage, and loss. Here’s how you can streamline your defense strategy:

1. Physical Damage: Occurs when the cargo is in worse condition upon arrival than it was loaded by the seller.

Subcategories:

     – Fire

     – Impact

     – Cargo Leak

     – Heating Damage

     – Freezing Damage

     – Cargo Shift

2. Water Damage: Damage caused by water, not only when a container is holed but also due to rust, dents, poor-quality door gaskets, or any openings during the sea voyage.

Subcategories:

     – Flooding

     – Water Ingress

3. Loss: If the freight does not reach its destination or arrives in incomplete quantity, a cargo loss claim can be filed.

Subcategories:

     – Cargo Pilferage

     – Container Disappearance

     – Container Lost Overboard

Knowing the types of cargo damage guides you in collecting the right evidence to build a strong case for compensation. Speaking the language of the shipping line is essential, and armed with this knowledge, you can navigate the claims process with confidence.

That’s how you become an action-taker.

Recoupex is a hub of transport lawyers – experts in cargo claims. We assess your case quickly. We have successfully recovered claims from Maersk, Sealand, Hapag-Lloyd, Mediterranean Shipping Company – MSC, CMA CGM, and other carriers.

SUBMIT A CLAIM NOW!