International Air and Sea Cargo GmbH and ors v The owners of the ship ‘Chitral’ and ors - QBD (Com Ct)(David Steel J) - 13 March 2000

Carriage of goods by sea - Whether Claimants had title to sue - Whether bill of lading negotiable

The claim concerned a consignment of mixed cargo carried on board the vessel Chitral owned by the defendants PNSC. The cargo was damaged during the course of the voyage during heavy weather in the Bay of Biscay. Two preliminary issues arose, namely (1) whether the claimants had title to sue, and if so, (2) whether their claim was time barred.