SEVYLOR SHIPPING AND TRADING CORPORATION v ALTFADUL COMPANY FOR FOODS, FRUITS & LIVESTOCK AND ANOTHER (THE “BALTIC STRAIT”)

[2018] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 43

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Andrew Baker

Carriage of goods by sea – Damage to cargo – Bill of lading holder claiming full damages from carrier for breach of contract of carriage – Whether bill of lading holder required to give credit for monies received by way of settlement from intermediate seller of cargo – Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992, sections 2(1) and 2(4).