Dutch Court Ruling Expands Air Forwarder Liability, Citing 'Wilful Misconduct'
A landmark court ruling in the Netherlands has significantly impacted air forwarder liability for lost cargo. The court found a forwarder liable for the full value of a lost shipment, bypassing the limited liability protections of the Montreal Convention. This decision was based on the forwarder's failure to insure the cargo as instructed by the shipper. The court classified this omission as "wilful misconduct," thereby removing the conventional cap on financial liability. This legal precedent could have widespread implications for how cargo claims and insurance are handled globally. The report also briefly noted Maersk's increased optimism, as the company has raised its profit guidance for the year.
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