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COVID-19 and force majeure
Vessels in quarantine, both empty and laden containers with restrictions on movement stuck in terminals, no boxes available on the market, country border lockdowns. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has already had a huge impact on the maritime industry worldwide, leading in many cases to delays or no deliveries at all, hence losses in production and an overall hit to the economy. As such, carriers will, in all probability, face a rising wave of claims against them. lnvoking force majeure will probably be their primary line of defence. However, it’s not a silver bullet that can be shot absent-mindedly.
Essential claim documents: from being right to being put in the right
The principle of liability law is that the opposite party usually isn’t convinced by simply claiming something. The claim should be substantiated with arguments en documents. Although the liability regime of some relevant international conventions regulating i.a. maritime claims handling might seem clear, especially the amicable/pre-court phase might surprise the non-regular claimant.
Marine cargo delays: to claim or not to claim?
Delay related claims are a significant part of the maritime cargo claims. In my previous role defending the interests of the carrier as well as in my current role acting on behalf of the cargo interests, I have had interesting discussions with the counter party on the cause of delay and the merits of claim.
The essence of a correct and timely notice of loss or damage to the ocean carrier
- IntroductionDealing with damage to or loss of cargo can be a stressful/chaotic experience for an importer/exporter/trader (“Merchant”). Especially for new players in the market or companies which don’t deal much with damage sensitive cargo, because it might be their...