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