TT Talk Edition 128 - 12/03/2010

Read about an interesting case in Singapore that investigates the relationship between contracts of sale and contracts of carriage.

Leading transport & logistics insurer, TT Club, outlines Loss Prevention guidance relating to claims around wet cargo damage.

Recent case law from the NSW Court of Appeal in Australia acts as a reminder to freight forwarders to consider carefully the question of ‘whether to issue a house bill of lading?’ for a consignment. When doing so, there are clear steps to take to protect the rights of all stakeholders and avoid unforeseen exposures.

The original bill of lading is a valuable document and great care should be taken to ensure that it is not lost.