Shipping Judgment: Damages Claim for Cargo Shipped from Chinese Ports to Zayed
Type
E-journal
Date
2 May 2016
Jurisdiction
Abu Dhabi
Taxonomy
Admiralty, Shipping & Navigation, Remedies
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Al Tamimi & Company
Analysis
This case is relates to the claim for damages in relation to the delivery of Cargo shipped in containers from Chinese ports to Zayed Port via Sea passage.
In addition to that, the judgment considers the issues related to the interruption of time limitation of cargo claims.
Court of First Instance
The Plaintiff filed a court case before Abu Dhabi Court of First Instance against the Carrier (First Defendant) and the two ship agents (Second and Third Defendants) asking the appointment of an expert to assess the damages sustained by him as a result of the late de-stuffing of the Cargo at the Discharging Port for the purpose of delivery. The alleged damages comprise of containers demurrage and storage fees, fright surcharges and loss of profit due to market prices fall down in addition to cost and interest.