Carrier's responsibility towards cargo
Abstract
This chapter goes through the law and practice applicable to claims in contract, tort and bailment. It takes in the issuance of bills of lading and other transport contracts to state the condition of cargo receivers, to take reasonable care of cargo and the typical obligation to exercise due diligence to ensure a ship is seaworthy prior to and at the commencement of the voyage. The chapter also looks at the obligation to collect General Average securities and to prepare an Adjustment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Law
logistics
and international trade
Legal principles and applications
Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction
Publication details
- Pages
- 6–30
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter