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An Act of God Carve-Out Survives in Cargo Litigation, in The High Tech Era

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Courts have clearly established that a shipper cannot prevail in a freight claim against a carrier if an “Act of God” caused the freight loss or damage. The Act of God defense is an original, and one of the most...more

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How to Handle Complex Ports and Terminals Business Interruption Insurance Claims

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Ports and terminals serve as the primary infrastructure for movement of goods and commodities in and out of a country and therefore play a vital role in global trade. As well as facilitating trade, ports and terminals also...more

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Insurance Chain Reaction from the Tianjin Port Explosion

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The recent Tianjin port explosion, like the 2011 Japanese earthquake and Thai floods, will lead to massive supply chain disruption. The impacted area included a high concentration of multinational and technology companies....more

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The (Damaged) Freight Stops Here. (But Now What Do We Do With It?) The Pitfalls Of Salvage And Damage Mitigation

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Unfortunately, amongst the millions of freight shipments of all modes that occur on a daily basis, some freight does get damaged. These damages spawn freight claims, and some of them generate litigation. A defense often...more

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