Standard Claim Letter by Client



Ref.: Name of Vessel-Voy.;

description of cargo;

Master b/l number; LCL b/l number;

POL-POD

From: (Claimant)

To: LCL


Dear Sir,

On behalf of cargo interests (Shipper/Consignee), we refer to above captioned cargo which was loaded on board MV. ________, Voy. ______ in POL _______ on date ________.

Upon unloading of cargo, the following damage/shortage was found: __________ _____________________________________.

The above was certified by surveyor (name of surveyor) copy of their survey report is attached.

As a consequence of the damage above, the shipper/consignee has sustained damages for the amounts below:

Detailed Claimed Amount

Concept

Currency / Amount

Description of costs

USD NNNN

Description of costs

USD NNNN

Description of costs

USD NNNN




Total: USD NNNNN


In support of our claim, please find enclosed the following documents:

1.- Bill of Lading Nº __________

2.- Commercial invoice Nº ____________

3.- Survey report issued by ____________

4.- Termograph report

5.- Pre-shipment temperature/humidity Instruction Letter to LCL.

6.- Pre-shipment Phytosanitary Certificate (issued by national sanitary/health authority)

7.- Letter of Protest to LCL, timely notified (within 3 days from receipt of cargo).


Yours sincerely,

Claimant



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