What is the freight liability when the charterer does not ship the full cargo?

When a charterer does not ship the full cargo, the liability regarding freight typically involves charges for the portion of the cargo that was actually agreed upon but not shipped. The correct understanding is that the charterer is still responsible for payment for the freight of the missing part. This is based on the principle that contracts for the carriage of goods often stipulate that freight is due based on the amount of cargo that was meant to be transported, regardless of whether the full amount was actually loaded.

This situation reflects the contractual obligations under a charter agreement, where the charterer assumes responsibility to transport a certain volume of goods. If they fall short of that obligation by not shipping the complete cargo, they are still liable for the freight charges as if they had shipped it in full.

In contrast, other options do not accurately reflect the standard contractual obligations in maritime commerce when there has been a failure to load the full cargo.