Freight Claims Calculator
Calculate carrier liability limits, insurance recovery, and total claim amounts for damaged or lost cargo. Understand your rights under international conventions and get the documentation you need.
Freight Claims Calculator
Calculate carrier liability, insurance recovery, and optimize your freight claim process
Part of shipment damaged or lost
Damage Value
$15,000.00
Total Recovery
$15,000.00
Carrier Liability (Hague-Visby Rules (1968))
Liability Limit
$3,333,350.00
SDR 666.67/kg × 5000kg
Recoverable
$15,000.00
100.0% of claim
Insurance Recovery
Coverage
$55,000.00
Insurance Recovery
$0.00
Notice Deadline: 4/9/2026
3 days remaining to file notice
Missing deadlines may void your claim!
ICC (A) covers temperature damage, theft, and most perils not specifically excluded.
What is a Freight Claim?
A freight claim is a legal demand for compensation when cargo is lost, damaged, or delayed during transportation. Claims can be made against the carrier, freight forwarder, or insurance company depending on the circumstances.
Who Can File?
- The cargo owner (consignee)
- The shipper (if they retain title)
- The insurance company (subrogation)
Types of Claims
- Total Loss: Complete loss of cargo during transit
- Partial Loss: Part of shipment damaged or lost
- Shortage: Quantity delivered less than shipped
- Damage: Physical harm to goods (water, breakage, etc.)
- Delay: Late delivery causing economic loss
- Act Immediately: Note damage on delivery receipt before signing. Take photos.
- Written Notice: Send formal written notice to carrier within deadline.
- Hire Surveyor: For major claims, get independent survey report.
- Document Everything: Keep copies of all documents and correspondence.
- File Insurance Claim: Don't wait for carrier response - notify insurer.
- Preserve Evidence: Keep damaged goods until claim is resolved.
- Signing Clean Receipt: Signing without noting damage waives your rights.
- Missing Deadlines: Late notice can void your claim entirely.
- Poor Documentation: Insufficient evidence leads to claim denial.
- Accepting First Offer: Initial settlement offers are often low.
- Under-insuring: Coverage below actual value leaves gap.
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Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates based on standard international conventions and typical insurance terms. Actual liability and recovery amounts may vary based on specific contract terms, jurisdiction, case law, and policy wording. Always consult with a qualified maritime lawyer or insurance professional for specific claims advice. The SDR exchange rate used is approximate and may differ from official IMF rates on any given day.