Your Container Is Being Held Because of a Dispute with the Carrier. How Can You Release the Cargo and Preserve Your Rights?

When a container is held over disputed charges, every additional day can create further demurrage, storage, and other costs.

But releasing the cargo does not necessarily mean accepting the disputed claim.

Before taking action, determine: is the amount actually due? On what basis is the container being held? Can the cargo be released while preserving the consignee’s rights?

In many cases, the immediate objective is to secure release of the cargo and limit further losses, while preserving the right to challenge and recover disputed amounts.

Is Your Container Being Held Over a Financial Dispute? Soliman Advocates – Cargo & Customs Department can review the demand and relevant documents and advise on the appropriate legal options to secure cargo release while preserving your rights.

Prepared by: Cargo & Customs Department – Soliman Advocates