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Freight Claim

What is a Freight Claim?

Freight claim can be defined as a legal demand by the consignee or a shipper to a carrier for financial reimbursements. This happens if the shipment has been lost or damaged. Freight claim is also knowns as cargo claims, transportation claims or shipping claims.

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