Cargo Claims
Pursuit and defence of cargo loss, shortage and damage claims under the Hague-Visby Rules and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925.
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Overview
Understanding Cargo Claims
Cargo claims arise from loss, shortage, contamination or damage to goods carried by sea. Liability turns on the bill of lading, the Hague / Hague-Visby Rules and the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, including package limitation and the strict one-year time bar. We act for cargo interests, carriers, freight forwarders and insurers in pursuing and defending claims.
What We Cover
Key Highlights
Cargo loss, shortage and damage claims
Hague / Hague-Visby Rules and COGSA, 1925
Package limitation and time-bar (one year) defence
Survey, evidence and chain-of-custody
Subrogated recovery for cargo insurers
Our Process
How We Help You
A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.
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1Notice & Survey
Preserve rights with timely notice and a joint survey.
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2Claim / Defence
Quantify and pursue, or defend, the claim within the time bar.
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3Recovery
Settlement or proceedings; subrogated recovery for insurers.
FAQs
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you begin
Under the Hague-Visby Rules / COGSA, 1925, suit must generally be brought within one year of delivery (or when it should have been delivered).
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