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First Notification Reefer Cargo Damage

Last updated: 9 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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First notification of reefer cargo damage is the formal report issued by the carrier, freight forwarder, or consignee to the shipper and insurer regarding damage to or temperature/humidity deviations affecting goods in a refrigerated container. It documents the loss event with details on the nature, extent, timing, and suspected cause, and is essential for asserting insurance and liability claims. The notification must be made promptly—typically within 24–48 hours of arrival—to preserve evidence and comply with notification deadlines. In practice, it is supported by inspection photographs, temperature logs, and witness statements.

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