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recourse claim

When a transport company pays compensation to a consignee for damage, it may subsequently seek reimbursement from the party actually liable – this is the recourse claim.

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Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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When a transport company pays compensation to a consignee for damage, it may subsequently seek reimbursement from the party actually liable – this is the recourse claim. It typically arises when multiple parties in the supply chain (suppliers, subcontractors, shippers, co-carriers) share responsibility or when one party indemnifies for damages not solely within its control. The recourse claim allows the paying party to recover its proportional share of costs from co-liable parties, ensuring that ultimately each party bears only its share of liability. This mechanism is central to apportioning losses fairly across the logistics chain.

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