If a captain incurs expenses related to the cargo, what is the cargo liable for?

The concept of liability related to cargo expenses is grounded in maritime law, specifically concerning the obligations associated with the transportation of goods. When a captain incurs expenses in relation to the cargo, the cargo is liable for several costs incurred during its transportation.

Freight refers to the charge for the transportation of the cargo, which is a fundamental obligation of the cargo owner. This includes the payment for the logistics and navigating the goods from one location to another. Duties are taxes that may be imposed by governments on the cargo moving through their jurisdiction, which must also be borne by the cargo.

General average is a unique principle in maritime law where if extraordinary sacrifices or expenditures are made to save the ship and its cargo can result from peril, the loss incurred is shared proportionally by all parties with an interest in the voyage. This means that if a captain decided to jettison some of the cargo to save the ship and the remaining cargo, the owners of the remaining cargo are liable to contribute to the loss of the sacrificed cargo as well as the expenses incurred to avert a disaster.

Together, these components highlight the broader scope of liability the cargo assumes, affirming that B encompasses all relevant financial responsibilities related to the captain’s incurred expenses.