#carrier-liability
(13 articles)Canadian Border Seizes $6.6M Nicotine Shipments in 4 Days
Between August 7 and August 10, Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted three commercial trucks at the Blue Water Bridge crossing carrying nicotine products valued at approximately CAD$6.6
C.H. Robinson Settlement Algorithm Miscalculation Reveals Litigation Risks
C.H. Robinson faces significant legal and financial exposure stemming from what appears to be a computer system error in its settlement recommendation algorithm. According to commentary from trial att
C.H. Robinson Appeals Texas Verdict, Signals Freight Market Uncertainty
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, is appealing a Texas court verdict that threatens to reshape carrier liability standards in the freight industry. The app
Trucking Capacity Crisis: Why Supply Won't Return Post-Recession
The trucking industry faces a structural capacity crisis unlikely to reverse despite recent signs of market recovery. According to Ben Kavlinar, EVP of Operations at LRT Solutions, a four-year freight
China's Maritime Code Overhaul Creates Compliance Crisis for Global Carriers
China's comprehensive Maritime Code revision—the first major overhaul in over 30 years—became effective on May 1, imposing mandatory legal provisions on all international sea cargo contracts involving
Risinger Brothers class action certification sets precedent for driver misclassification
A U.S. District Court in Illinois has granted class action status to a lawsuit against carrier Risinger Brothers Transfer Inc., significantly expanding the scope of a dispute over whether the company
POD Documentation Errors Cost Logistics Companies Millions
A critical operational vulnerability has emerged in parcel and freight delivery operations across Europe: systematic errors in Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation are preventing carriers and logisti
Airline Cargo Contracts Shift Liability Risk to Logistics
A new airline cargo contract is reshaping liability frameworks in the air freight sector, with logistics providers expressing serious concerns about increased financial and operational exposure. This
Court Expands Freight Broker Liability for Negligent Hiring
A significant court ruling has expanded the legal liability landscape for freight brokers, establishing that they can be held accountable for negligent hiring of carrier personnel under state law. Thi
Texas Trucking Company Hit with $50M Nuclear Verdict
A Texas-based trucking company has been hit with a nuclear verdict totaling nearly $50 million, marking a significant liability event in the industry. The term "nuclear verdict" refers to an unusually
Supreme Court Revives Major Logistics Lawsuit with Industry-Wide Implications
The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a substantial lawsuit against a major logistics company, a decision with far-reaching consequences for the transportation and supply chain sector. This legal deve
Specialized Cargo Claims: Unlocking Hidden Value in Logistics
Cargo claims represent a critical yet often overlooked financial lever in logistics operations. When goods are lost, damaged, or stolen in transit, carriers and insurers face significant financial exp
OOCL Challenges Record $45M FMC Fine Over Jurisdiction
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has filed an appeal against a record $45 million fine imposed by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), mounting a dual-pronged legal challenge that targets bo