Author Archives: Trà Giang JSC

Cargo Damage at a Port or Warehouse: An Immediate Response Checklist

A time-based response process for cargo damage at a port or warehouse, covering scene preservation,...

What Is General Average? How Cargo Interests Should Respond to a GA Notice

A practical guide to General Average, cargo security, insurer guarantees, cash deposits and the response...

When should businesses photograph or video container stuffing and opening?

A risk-based guide to recording container stuffing and opening, required shots and evidence retention for...

When Can Cargo Insurers Reject or Reduce a Claim?

Understand when cargo insurers may deny or reduce a claim, the evidence required and the...

Risks of Failing to Inspect a Container Before Cargo Stuffing

Skipping a pre-stuffing inspection can cause wet damage, contamination, packaging failure, replacement, missed cut-offs and...

Risks of Failing to Inspect a Container Before Cargo Stuffing

Skipping a pre-stuffing inspection can cause wet damage, contamination, packaging failure, replacement, missed cut-offs and...

What Documents Are Required for a Cargo Insurance Claim?

A cargo claim file commonly includes insurance, commercial and transport documents, loss evidence, carrier notices...

What Information Should a Cargo Damage Survey Record Contain?

A practical guide to the core contents of cargo damage survey minutes, reports and certificates,...

Total Loss vs Partial Loss in Cargo Insurance: What Is the Difference?

Distinguishes actual total loss, constructive total loss and partial loss, with evidence requirements, economic tests...

Cargo Dented, Wet or Missing Packages: What Should a Business Do?

A practical response when cargo is dented, wet or short: preserve evidence, record exceptions, notify...