Your Container Arrived Late in Egypt. What Should You Do Before Losing Your Claim?

A delayed container can cause substantial losses to an importer, particularly where the delay affects production, delivery schedules, or creates additional expenses.

However, delay does not automatically make the carrier liable. The expected transit time, the actual movement of the container, the cause of the delay, and the carrier’s legal responsibility must first be established.

What Should You Do?

Keep the Bill of Lading, Booking Confirmation, Full Container Movement History, correspondence with the carrier or its agent, and evidence of losses caused by the delay.

Do not wait until the problem becomes more difficult before taking steps to preserve your rights.

In a delay claim, proving why the delay occurred can be as important as proving that it occurred.

Facing a Problem Caused by Cargo Delay? Soliman Advocates – Cargo & Customs Department can review your shipping documents, container movement records, and relevant correspondence, assess your legal position, and advise on the appropriate steps to protect your rights.

Prepared by: Cargo & Customs Department – Soliman Advocates