{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Concealed Damage in Freight","description":"A shipment arrives with its outer packaging intact, but once unpacked the goods are found broken, deformed, or water-damaged. Concealed damage in freight refers to cargo harm that becomes apparent only after opening the packaging and was not externally visible at the time of acceptance. Common causes include insufficient internal cushioning, load shifting during transit, and mechanical stress from handling equipment. Prompt action is critical: carriers and insurers must be notified within the ti","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/concealed-damage-in-freight","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-23T16:31:34.246788","citation":"https://cerasis.com/transportation-glossary/concealed-damage/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/concealed-damage-in-freight","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Concealed Damage in Freight · A shipment arrives with its outer packaging intact, but once unpacked the goods are found broken, deformed, or water-damaged. · Quelle: https://cerasis.com/transportation-glossary/concealed-damage/"}