
Debt recovery upon demurrage
The carriage of goods by all types of transport (sea, rail, road, air) is a complex and risky process, often accompanied by various difficulties, such as vessel demurrage, demurrage, detention and other unforeseen situations. Interlegal, with experience since 1995, provides professional services in the field of transport law and international transport, helping participants in the transport process to effectively solve all emerging problems.
Our services include:
1. Demurrage negotiations:
- Negotiating with container lines on demurrage, vessel demurrage and storage fees for unclaimed cargo.
2. Preparation of contracts:
- Preparation of universal and reliable contracts and supplementary agreements for freight forwarding, cargo handling, transshipment, purchase of machinery and equipment, as well as drafting Terms & Conditions.
3. Appealing decisions:
- Appeals against decisions and actions of customs and other governmental authorities.
4. Development of documentation:
- Development of your own home bill of lading and creation of NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier).
- Creation of individual FCR (Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt) proformas and rules for working with FCR.
5. Debt collection:
- Collection of debts from customers and damages from subcontractors.
6. Protection of interests:
- Protection of interests in courts and arbitrations in Ukraine and abroad.
Our advice includes:
- Retention of goods by carriers and government authorities.
- Cargo insurance, freight forwarders’, carriers’ and terminals’ liability.
- Subrogation and recourse.
- Loss, shortage and damage to cargo.
- International sanctions.
- Temporary importation, dredging and port tariffs.
Why Interlegal:
- Experience and specialisation: We have been specialising in maritime law and international shipping since 1995.
- Professionalism: Our lawyers have extensive experience in resolving complex transport disputes and providing expert legal advice.
- Comprehensive approach: We offer a wide range of services covering all aspects of transport law and transportation.
Interlegal will ensure effective collection of demurrage debts and provide full legal support to protect your interests in the transport sector.