{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"sea freight damage","description":"Sea freight damage describes physical or functional impairment of goods that occurs during maritime transport—caused by seawater ingress, condensation, collision within the hold, inadequate securing, or mishandling at terminals. A typical scenario: a container is discharged with a dented corner, moisture has penetrated, and electronic components are corroded beyond use. The carrier bears liability where negligence is established and no contractual or statutory exemption applies; compensation is ","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/sea-freight-damage","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-19T00:31:17.723968","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_freight","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/sea-freight-damage","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"sea freight damage · Sea freight damage describes physical or functional impairment of goods that occurs during maritime transport—caused by seawater ingress, condensation, collision within the hold, inadequate securing, or mishandling at terminals. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_freight"}