24 maritime news articles about Cargo claims
In December 2025, a general cargo vessel carrying clay from Lumut sent a distress signal off Malaysia’s east coast after developing a heavy list. While all crew were safely evacuated, the incident serves as a reminder of the serious stability risks associated with bulk clay cargoes.
With Indonesia's export restrictions on nickel ore and a recent decline in exports from the Philippines, shipping activity for nickel ore to the South Pacific islands, including the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, has increased.
Home Publications Articles Soyabeans: Moisture Content, Self Heating and Cargo Damage Soyabeans: Moisture Content, Self Heating and Cargo Damage As global soyabean demand continues to surge, particularly on long voyages from the Americas to Asia, the shipping industry has seen a trend in cargo damage claims linked to m
A Bill of Lading (B/L) is one of the most important documents in international trade. It affects cargo claims, delivery of cargo, and even the ship’s P&I cover.
Home Publications Articles Safe Carriage of Grain Safe Carriage of Grain Read our latest Loss Prevention Risk Alert on the Safe Carriage of Grain to understand effective operational practices to minimise damage risks to sensitive grain cargo. Risk alerts Antony Thomas Published: March 18, 2026 Contact author Download
Tanker cargo shortage claims can be expensive, and they represent a major type of claim the Club faces. Cargo shortages can also lead to customs fines in certain jurisdictions.
The Circular outlines changes to mutual cover that will take effect from 20 February 2026, specifically concerning the preservation of certain rights of recourse in contracts for the carriage of dangerous goods.
The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its first industry good practice guidelines entitled 'Common Guidance on the loading and presentation of vehicles'. The guidance, and supporting checklist, are intended to reduce the risks associated with the shipment of unaccompanied vehicles, including electric and h
The Association has recently become aware of a number of separate container fires caused by charcoal products. The products are shipped by the same Chinese shipper, Universe Charcoal Limited.
During the course of this year Indonesia and China have taken significant steps with respect to the export and import of coal cargoes, as well as cargo specific standards, that members engaged in the trade will need to be aware of. The developments With a view towards reducing air pollution and increasing support for
Recently a fire broke out on board the vessel which had loaded charcoal in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The lumpy charcoal was loaded inside bags which were then stuffed inside a container.
This circular is to draw attention to incidents of concern regarding shipments of coal from North-East Coast USA.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is stored and carried in an LNG/C’s (LNG Carrier) tanks at approximately -160°C. Additionally, there are LNG storage vessels called FSU (Floating Storage Units) and LNG vessels equipped with regasification plants - FSRUs(Floating Storage and Regasification Units).
Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs The Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement (the ICA), which was originally formulated and entered into force in 1970, provides a simple mechanism for apportioning cargo claims as between Owners and Charterers arising under
Circular issued by International Group Clubs Circulated to all members, brokers and directors New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 1996, as amended September 2011. Reference is made to circular dated 5 April 2016 referring Members to the Inter-Club New York Pr
To prevent incidents and ensure the safety of the crew, it is important to understand the risks associated with coal cargoes and the hazardous gases that can be produced.
Typhoons and tropical storms pose significant challenges to the safe shipment of nickel ore. These weather conditions increase the moisture content before loading and cause severe rolling and pitching during the voyage and which in turn may result in liquefaction and shifting of the cargo.
The Brazilian soya bean export season is underway with the bulk of the beans scheduled for export in March, April and May. The long voyage time to Chinese ports together with pandemic related delay in discharge increase the risk of natural deterioration and cargo claims.
The long-awaited judgment from the UK Supreme Court in the “*CMA CGM LIBRA*” case was handed down on 10 November 2021, in which the 5-member panel of distinguished judges upheld the lower courts’ decisions that the vessel’s defective passage plan rendered the vessel unseaworthy. We expect that the decision will impact
The global shortage of containers and port congestions are driving shipments of bagged refined Brazilian sugar back to bulk carriers, reports our local correspondent in Brazil, Representacoes Proinde Ltda. This trend may increase the risk of cargo damage.
Draft surveys of bulk cargoes are a means of checking that the shipper's figures inserted in the bill of lading are correct. The receiver has paid for the quantity stated in the bill and that figure is prima facie or even conclusive evidence that the amount stated was loaded aboard.
Over the years, Gard has handled numerous cargo claims where condensation was found to be the contributory cause of cargo damage. When dealing with such claims, the voyage records of the hold ventilations play a central role in mitigating the claim.
arbitration, reference, set-off, charterparty Home Publications Articles Equitable Set-Off of Charterparty Claims Equitable Set-Off of Charterparty Claims Articles Steamship Mutual Published: May 24, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image In the recent London Arbitration 7/19, the Tribunal conside
inter-club agreement, charterparties, New York Produce Exchange Agreement Home Publications Articles Inter-Club Agreement: the Right to Counter Security Inter-Club Agreement: the Right to Counter Security Publications Joanne Sharma Published: January 11, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image The