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Mar 13, 2019 freight forwarder common carrier cargo damage marine insurance negligence subrogation

Freight Forwarder Liability for Cargo Damage: Proving Negligence in Claims

A freight forwarder acting as a common carrier is presumed negligent when cargo arrives damaged. Learn the legal rules from a 2019 Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 13, 2019 common carrier freight forwarder cargo damage civil code extraordinary diligence subrogation

When a Freight Forwarder Becomes a Common Carrier: Liability for Damaged Cargo

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a freight forwarder is treated as a common carrier and held liable for damaged goods under the Civil Code.

Jul 26, 2010 freight-forwarder common-carrier cogsa package-limitation shipping-law bill-of-lading

Freight Forwarder Liability and the $500 Package Limitation Rule in Shipping Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a freight forwarder becomes a common carrier and the COGSA package limitation rule.