Bill of lading liability

Are shippers liable under the bill of lading contract in respect of delay in vessel discharge?

Ince & Co

Tradigrain SA & Others v King Diamond Shipping SA (The Spiros C) [1999] Lloyd’s Reports, page 91 One of the issues of this case was whether shippers could be liable under the bill of lading contract in respect of a delay in the discharge of the vessel: The owners made their submission in two alternative ways: