Your Container Arrived Late in Egypt. What Should You Do Before Losing Your Claim?
Prepared by the Maritime & Admiralty Team at Soliman Advocates
This article has been prepared by the firm's maritime lawyers as part of Soliman Advocates' Maritime Legal Insights series, drawing on the team's experience in Egyptian maritime law and shipping disputes.
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
Legal Disclaimer
This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific matter or dispute. Identifying the responsible party and the appropriate recovery route depends on the nature and timing of the damage, delay or shortage, the carriage and insurance terms, the applicable law or international convention, and the specific facts of each case. Payment made to obtain release of cargo does not necessarily determine whether the amount was legally due, and the consequences of payment depend on the circumstances and manner in which it was made. The relevant documents should be reviewed with specialized legal counsel before taking any action.
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