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Dock to Dock: Wrongful rejection? Here’s what you can do

The Problem: Wrongful rejection to the carrier. The Key Point: Actively and responsibly work with all parties to place the...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Dock to Dock: Agree to disagree on salvaging distressed product

The Problem: Parties cannot agree on responsibility for trouble load at destination. The Key Point: Mitigate damages now; assess responsibility...

10 months ago 2 minute read

Trading Assistance Dock to Dock: Cover purchases

The Problem Calculating damages when a cover purchase is made. The Key Point The injured party should be prepared to...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Trading Assistance: Appointment times and reasonable dispatch

The Problem Carrier missed scheduled appointment. The Key Point Appointment times are generally not guaranteed.   The Solution The party...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Trading Assistance: Proper transportation vs. suitable shipping condition

The Problem Breach of “good delivery” claimed against a carrier. The Key Point The warranty of suitable shipping condition applies...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Dock to Dock: Pallet placement and good arrival

The Problem Excessive bruising at destination. The Key Point Loading pallets over the rear axles is not considered abnormal transportation....

2 years ago 2 minute read

QR codes and the uses of lettuce

I’ve come across this fascinating and well-written piece on leafy greens from Epicurious. Although it’s a couple of years old,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Dock to Dock: Controlling temperatures in transit

The Problem Warm weather blamed for warm temperatures in transit. The Key Point Carriers are expected to maintain transit temperatures...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Dock to Dock: Wrongful rejections

The Problem Load wrongfully rejected to the truck. The Key Point Protect the commercial value of the product, even after...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Dock to Dock: Shortage claims

The Problem Alleged shortage at arrival. The Key Point Drivers must have an opportunity to validate shortage claims. The Solution...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Dock-to-Dock: Who pays detention fees?

The Problem Dispute over responsibility for detention fees. The Key Point A carrier’s detention fees are chargeable to the party...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Who is responsible for a load at destination?

The Problem Parties cannot agree on responsibility for load at destination.   The Key Point Mitigate damages now; assess responsibility...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Liability and cargo claims

The Problem Carrier’s insurer denied a claim. The Key Point A carrier’s liability for damaged cargo is not limited by...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Don’t get burned by field heat this summer

The Problem: Warm product allegedly loaded at shipping point. The Key Point: Carriers should not drive away with loads that cannot be...

5 years ago 5 minute read

When to call for a government inspection

Q: We are a produce receiver on the West Coast and are reviewing our practices for receiving trouble loads. Can...

5 years ago 2 minute read

What to consider in a transit temp dispute

The Problem Disputes related to transit temperatures. The Key Point Destination pulp temperatures are not the best evidence of temperatures...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PBH slams fear-inducing Dirty Dozen

From Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, President and CEO Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 It’s that time again....

5 years ago 9 minute read

Warm weather and transit temps

The Problem Warm weather blamed for high temperatures in transit. The Key Point Carriers are expected to maintain transit temperatures...

5 years ago 3 minute read
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