A recent Supreme Court decision seeks to lay to rest the way that the burden of proof may pass and be discharged under the Hague Rules, reversing the Court of Appeal decision. This is an update from the earlier report.

The problem of uncollected cargo is a perennial problem for NVOCC operators, often resulting in considerable bills on warehousing, container demurrage, and disposal costs. Apart from anything else, there is a significant drain on management resource to bring resolution.

While there may be valid trading reasons that give rise to bill of lading difficulties, there is an unhealthy under-belly of criminal activity.

There may be many circumstances where a bill of lading issuer is asked to deliver cargo without original documents being produced; take extreme care.

Transport and logistics insurer, TT Club, provides valuable advice on the types of shippers and who should be named on the bill of lading.

Find out more about the practice of using Forwarder's Cargo Receipts in conjunction with bills of lading in China.

Transport & logistics insurer, TT Club, explains the process of "telex release' for freight forwarders in relation to bills of lading

Transport and logistics insurer, TT Club, explains the difference between the terms on a bill of lading

Find out what you should do if the consignment you receive is in irregular or doubtful condition

Transport and logistics insurer, TT Club, explains which shipping details can be changed on a bill of lading and the risks involved