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transport damage

The shipment arrives with a crushed carton, spilled liquid, or broken components: this is transport damage – any loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods occurring between collection and delivery.

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The shipment arrives with a crushed carton, spilled liquid, or broken components: this is transport damage – any loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods occurring between collection and delivery.

Common causes include vehicle accidents, vibration and shock, improper stacking, moisture, frost, and packaging failure under load.

Carriers are liable under applicable law and the terms of the carriage contract; claims must typically be notified promptly and backed by photographic evidence, since missed deadlines can forfeit…

Last updated: 26 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/Transportschaden

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The shipment arrives with a crushed carton, spilled liquid, or broken components: this is transport damage – any loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods occurring between collection and delivery. Common causes include vehicle accidents, vibration and shock, improper stacking, moisture, frost, and packaging failure under load. Carriers are liable under applicable law and the terms of the carriage contract; claims must typically be notified promptly and backed by photographic evidence, since missed deadlines can forfeit entitlement entirely. Cargo insurance normally covers transport damage unless the insured has been grossly negligent. It is distinct from consequential loss – lost profits or production downtime – which requires an explicit contractual basis to be recoverable.

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