Cargo Claims & Carrier Liability in Egypt
ATLAS LEGAL represents carriers, shippers, consignees, cargo owners, freight forwarders, logistics providers and insurers in cargo claims and transport disputes involving Egypt.
Our practice covers claims involving cargo loss, damage, shortage, contamination, delay, non-delivery and misdelivery, together with disputes concerning bills of lading and carrier liability.
Maritime Cargo Claims
Cargo claims may require examination of the contract of carriage, bill of lading, condition of the cargo, survey evidence, notices, delivery documentation and the point at which the loss or damage occurred.
Egypt is a contracting state to the United Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea 1978 — the Hamburg Rules — which entered into force for Egypt on 1 November 1992. Whether it governs a particular carriage depends on its scope of application and the circumstances of the transaction. (UNCITRAL )
Bills of Lading
We advise on disputes concerning the identity of the carrier, description and condition of cargo, delivery rights, contractual terms, reservations and liability arising from carriage by sea.
Cargo Loss, Damage & Delay
We represent parties pursuing or defending claims involving:
Early preservation of transport documents, survey evidence, photographs, delivery records and relevant communications may be important.
- Physical damage
- Total or partial loss
- Shortage
- Contamination
- Delay
- Non-delivery
- Misdelivery
- Temperature-sensitive and perishable cargo
Freight Forwarder & Logistics Liability
We advise on disputes concerning the role and liability of freight forwarders, logistics providers, warehouse operators and other parties involved in the transport chain.
International Cargo Claims
International businesses, insurers and foreign counsel may instruct ATLAS LEGAL to handle the Egyptian aspects of cargo claims and transport disputes.