The Essential Guide to Cargo Damage gives you an in-depth explanation of the types of cargo damage. Global trade involves the movement of cargo in ships from point to point across continents and the vast oceans. Seaborne trade accounts for almost 90% of the worldwide trade, and with such a volume, cargo damage may inevitably occur from time to time.
Several people in the business of trading do not know or understand the types of cargo damage, how it happens, why it happens, how to prevent cargo damage, and what needs to be done when faced with a cargo damage claim.
Michael Vouge, warehouse selector, YourDeliver
The Essential Guide to Cargo Damage is recommended for exporters and importers (whether first time or regular), traders, packing warehouses, shipping lines, transporters, cargo, freight claim handlers, and freight forwarders.
Shipping, freight, and logistics are all part of the dynamic global transportation industry. Even the most meticulously planned shipment can go awry, either due to natural disasters or man-made errors, whichever mode of transport you use. Cargo damage is one such disaster that not only gives rise to product and financial losses but could also affect the relationship between customers and their service providers.
Cargo damage may happen at any stage in a shipment cycle. It may occur while cargo is in possession of the seller while freight is being packed into a container. In contrast, cargo is being loaded onto a truck, cargo is in transit by sea, road, or rail, while cargo is being offloaded at delivery, while cargo is in possession of the buyer. Physical damage is when the cargo is damaged physically or causes physical damage to other assets or property, as shown in some examples below.