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Control of Damaged Goods
Policy provisions describing who controls inspection, salvage or disposal of damaged cargo and under what conditions.
Understand it in practiceWhere it fits in the journey
Highlighted stages are commonly relevant- 01Agree — commonly relevant
- 02Prepare — commonly relevant
- 03Transport — commonly relevant
- 04Clear — commonly relevant
- 05Deliver — commonly relevant
Control of Damaged Goods at a glance
- Damaged shipment
- Consent + control terms
- Salvage or disposal plan
Can damaged goods be discarded before the insurer agrees?
Preserve evidence and obtain the insurer's instructions before disposing of goods that may form part of a claim.
Do not confuse these protections
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Carrier liability | Responsibility under transport terms and law |
| Declared value | A declaration that may affect contractual liability |
| Cargo insurance | Cover under a separate policy with its own conditions |
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Before you book
For cargo protection, have these details ready:
- Insured goods, journey and value
- Exclusions, limits and deductible
- Condition photos, records and claims procedure
Sources & further reading
Plain-language educational guidance. The applicable contract, carrier tariff, official rules or insurance policy takes precedence. Illustrations show concepts, not a specific shipment or facility.
Published by Allwayforward as a plain-language freight reference. Examples are illustrative, not customer case studies. For a correction, send the term and supporting source.
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