Perishable Product Transportation
Preventing claims & retaining quality and value
Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th October 2007
Lloyd's Maritime Academy Training Suite, London
This comprehensive two-day seminar will:
- ENSURE a sound knowledge of regulation, compliance & legislation
- EXPLAIN the contracts of carriage by sea and cargo claims
- ANALYSE the technological advances in reefer units
- DETERMINE the losses that can occur
- EXAMINE practical strategies to avoid claims
- EVALUATE the legal and insurance issues
Featuring two new interactive workshops:
- The operational challenges of transporting a shipment of delicate products
- The legal and practical issues when handling a damaged cargo of perishable products
Why you should attend:
The transportation of perishable products by sea is particularly complicated given the delicate nature of the goods being transported, the distances that can be involved and the number of players involved in the cool chain.
As the trade in perishable products continues to expand, their proper transportation plays a pivotal role in the retention of product quality and value. However, without managing this complex process properly, the potential for problems remains high and can result in claims being made against transporters.
This focused seminar will feature in-depth presentations looking at the operational, legal and technical challenges when transporting perishable products, offering delegates the opportunity to learn how to mitigate the risks of legal intervention and insurance-based claims.
Who should attend?
- Claims handlers
- Cold store operators
- Container operators
- Food retailers
- Logistics companies
- Marine insurers
- Maritime lawyers
- P&I professionals
- Reefer operators
- Surveyors
"Very good discussions and an excellent opportunity for networking"
(Wolfson College, Nov 2006)
