Cargo damage

The transport of goods is often a complicated process involving several enterprises in different countries and not infrequently different means of transportation. If for some reason the goods are damaged, lost or delayed in transit, it is important to act quickly and accurately to protect all relevant interests.

The special rules of law and contract terms governing the transport of goods are often historically determined and may differ considerably from other areas of the law.

Many cargo damage cases are governed by foreign law and subject to the jurisdiction of foreign courts, which creates a particular need for specialised legal advice not only among the parties to the transport agreement, such as the cargo owners or hauliers, but also among the cargo or liability insurers.

Our expertise

Kromann Reumert is highly specialised in providing advice and dispute resolution in cargo damage cases and related insurance matters. We have built up extensive experience of this type of cases within all types of transport, and our clients include cargo owners and hauliers as well as their insurers.

We provide solutions to all types of cargo damage-related issues, including:

• advice on drafting of contracts and covering of risks, including insurance
• advice to cargo owners, hauliers, and insurers on efficient case handling, including the preservation of evidence
• advice on liability and insurance law issues, including rights of action as well as application and interpretation of standard terms and conditions
• advice on and handling of actions for damages and subrogation actions between cargo owners, hauliers, and insurers
• dispute resolution, including arbitration and litigation.