You Paid Additional Charges to Release Your Cargo. Can You Recover the Money?
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.
An importer may pay an additional amount simply because it needs its cargo released.
But payment does not necessarily end the right to challenge the charge.
Keep the invoice or debit note, proof of payment, correspondence requesting payment, and documents explaining the charge.
Then identify the nature of the amount: Freight? Demurrage? Detention? Storage? Transshipment? Or another charge?
The next step is to examine the contractual and legal basis of the demand and determine whether the amount was actually due.
Did You Pay Additional Charges to Release Your Cargo? Soliman Advocates – Cargo & Customs Department can review the demand and payment documents and assess the available options for challenging or recovering the amount.
Prepared by: Cargo & Customs Department – Soliman Advocates
Legal Disclaimer
This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific matter. Liability and procedures may vary depending on the cargo, contractual arrangements, bill of lading terms, facts, and applicable law or international convention. For advice concerning a specific cargo claim, professional legal consultation is recommended.
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