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Liability for Bumped Cargo

Bumped cargo occurs when a carrier or airline removes booked or scheduled cargo from a flight or transport service due to capacity constraints, overbooking, or operational priorities, shifting it to a later departure.

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Bumped cargo occurs when a carrier or airline removes booked or scheduled cargo from a flight or transport service due to capacity constraints, overbooking, or operational priorities, shifting it to…

The carrier's liability for such actions includes compensation for delays, spoilage of time-sensitive goods, and related costs such as storage and reshipment.

Liability extent depends on the transport terms, applicable law, and whether the shipper agreed to the delay or whether it constitutes a breach of contract.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Bumped cargo occurs when a carrier or airline removes booked or scheduled cargo from a flight or transport service due to capacity constraints, overbooking, or operational priorities, shifting it to a later departure. The carrier's liability for such actions includes compensation for delays, spoilage of time-sensitive goods, and related costs such as storage and reshipment. Liability extent depends on the transport terms, applicable law, and whether the shipper agreed to the delay or whether it constitutes a breach of contract. In air freight, bumped cargo disputes can become significant, particularly where perishable or time-critical goods are involved.

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