Your Wheat Cargo Arrived Wet or Caked. Is the Carrier Responsible?
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.
Moisture and caking can create serious problems in grain shipments.
But the presence of moisture upon arrival does not automatically establish carrier liability.
The investigation should consider:
- Moisture level at loading.
- Moisture level at arrival.
- Condition of the grain when loaded.
- Condition of the container or vessel holds.
- Voyage conditions.
- Water ingress or condensation.
- Ventilation and storage conditions.
The key question is: did the damage occur during carriage, or did it exist before loading?
Survey reports, samples, laboratory results, and loading and discharge records may therefore become critical evidence.
Did Your Wheat Cargo Arrive Wet or Damaged? Soliman Advocates – Cargo & Customs Department can review the shipping documents, survey and laboratory reports, and assess the basis of the claim and potential liability.
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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