shipping line agency released the BL

Posted by bosphorus (345 days ago)

summary, the factory from China sends 8 containers to a customer which they cooperate for a long time.
the loading has been done without any deposit or payment.when the vessel arrive in destination port, the reciever gets the Bill of loading from the line agency ,using their personal relation.and made the customs clearence.
and now, the shipper asks the payment but reciever rejects.
basically it looks like an easy case, but this happened almost 1 year ago.the first info we get is the shippers liability ends within 1 year.
any advice will be most appriciated.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

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Posted by associates (342 days ago)

From which perspective are we looking at this? Are you the agent for the factory, the shipper? Even on the brief scenario given, it is likely that you should seek formal advice especially if there is a time limit involved. Unlikely that you will be able to deal by way of email correspondence. Please call Ms. C. Wong 2526-1767 for a brief discussion.

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(I am based in Hong Kong)