Would the Marine Carrier Be Liable in Each of the Following

question 42

Essay

Would the marine carrier be liable in each of the following scenarios applying COGSA?
The failure of the ship to unload its cargo on time at the destination port due to a longshoreman's strike.
The failure of the ship to unload its cargo on time at the destination port due to a route change necessitated by engine failure occurring after the ship left the port of shipment.
A lawsuit by a seller and a buyer against a carrier for damage to goods filed 18 months after their delivery.
The failure of the ship to unload its cargo on time at the destination port due to its overloading at the port of shipment.
The failure of the ship to unload its cargo on time due to the threat of a terrorist attack at the port of destination.
A notice of damaged goods given by a buyer to the carrier 10 days after the buyer's receipt.

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Definitions:

Line Balancing

Line balancing is the process of allocating tasks among assembly line workers or machines to ensure that each has an equal amount of work and there are minimal idle times.

Supply-Chain Management

The managing of the flow of goods and services, involving the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Drop Shipment

A supply chain method where the seller takes orders but the product is shipped directly from the manufacturer to the buyer.

Distribution System

The methodological way in which a business delivers its goods or services to its customers. This encompasses transportation, warehousing, order fulfillment, and more.