How do you recover a cargo claim without a data logger?
Edition no. 49
Life is too short, and your export business is too important to waste your profits on cargo damages. We give you the straight talk and confidence to recover cargo claims from liable carriers.
In this newsletter, we'll talk about the latest industry news, lessons, tactics, good practices that?our clients - exporters, traders as yourself?use to prevent and recover cargo losses, helping you achieve similar results.
Only between 30 to 50% of fresh produce exporters are using data loggers.
Not everyone is investing with data loggers because of various reasons like the overall expense and logistics of it.?
?
Most shippers don't know this, but shipping lines usually won't share their data logger info. And when your reefer container arrives damaged without a data logger to back you up, it feels like an impossible situation.?
?
But there's still a way for you to win in this situation!
?
While a data logger is a valuable tool, it's not the only solution for successful cargo claims. With the right strategy, you can still fight for the compensation you deserve.
?
Here's how:
?
? Gather Evidence
Build a strong case with pre-shipment documents - pre-cooling records, stuffing report, harvesting reports; Also cargo damage evidence at the arrival report - photos or videos showing the cause and extent of the damage: e.g. reefer container leaking, cargo defrosted etc.?
?
? Act Fast
Notify the carrier immediately and invite for a joint survey.
?
? Seek Expert Help
Let cargo claim experts guide you through the process.?
?
? Mitigate Losses
Take steps to minimize damage: salvage sale, segregation or repacking etc.?
?
It also helps to stay persistent in your follow up with the carrier.
?
When you apply this strategy, you can increase your chances of a successful claim, even without a data logger. Every bit of evidence counts!
?
The bottom line: This ain’t rocket science. We do the work.?
Did your cargo arrive damaged?
Submit claim documents now and get free, non-binding legal appraisal on your recovery likelihood and best defense strategy!
Recoupex is one of the fastest growing cargo claims recovery hubs helping customers globally to obtain the compensation they are entitled to when cargo is lost or damaged in transit (ocean, multimodal, air shipments: dry and refrigerated cargo). If you think Maersk, Sealand, Hapag-Lloyd, Mediterranean Shipping Company – MSC, CMA CGM, and other carriers might owe you compensation because of cargo loss or damages, you’ve come to the right place.