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Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for filing a cargo loss or damage claim against a carrier under the Carmack Amendment?

Accepted Answer

9 months from delivery

Answer

Shippers must file cargo loss or damage claims within 9 months of delivery (or expected delivery for non-delivery) under the Carmack Amendment.

Question 2

A carrier delivers 100 pallets but the BOL shows 110 pallets were picked up. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Freight shortage

Answer

When fewer items are delivered than were picked up, this constitutes a freight shortage claim.

Question 3

Which party is responsible for filing a cargo claim when the shipment is sold FOB Destination?

Accepted Answer

The consignee (buyer)

Answer

Under FOB Destination terms, the seller retains title until delivery, but the consignee (receiver) typically files the claim since risk passes at destination.

Question 4

What is subrogation in the context of cargo insurance?

Accepted Answer

An insurer's right to pursue the carrier after paying the insured's claim

Answer

Subrogation allows the cargo insurer, after paying the shipper's claim, to step into the shipper's shoes and pursue recovery from the responsible carrier.

Question 5

A carrier refuses to pay a cargo claim, citing the 'act of God' exception. Which scenario would qualify?

Accepted Answer

A tornado that damaged goods in a secure warehouse

Answer

An act of God refers to extraordinary natural events that could not have been foreseen or prevented, such as a tornado directly damaging secured cargo.

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Truck Dispatcher TruckDisp Cargo Claims and Carrier Liability 3