Cargo Accidents After CY Delivery
Interlink編集部What Are Cargo Accidents After CY Intake?
Cargo accidents after CY intake refer to damage, wet damage, contamination, shortage, deformation, container exterior damage, seal abnormalities, and similar issues that occur or are discovered after a container has entered the container yard (CY), during CY storage, internal movement, transshipment, or dispatch from the CY.
The CY primarily handles FCL cargo and containerized cargo on a container-unit basis. Whereas a CFS handles sorting, inspection, and handover of individual cargo, the CY handles cargo by container unit, including intake, storage, internal movement, and dispatch.
Therefore, in cargo accidents after CY intake, not only the condition of the cargo itself but also the container exterior, door condition, seal number, CY intake records, CY dispatch records, terminal handling records, and truck pick-up records become important.
However, just because damage is discovered at the CY does not necessarily mean the accident occurred inside the CY. It is necessary to distinguish where in the chain the damage is most likely to have occurred: sea transport, port handling, export-side stuffing, CY storage, post-clearance domestic transport, or storage after delivery.
Scope Covered in This Article
This article organizes cargo accidents that tend to raise issues after CY intake, the differentiation process using container exterior condition and seal status, inspection flows for both import and export cargo, differences from sea transport, port handling, and post-clearance domestic transport, relevant responsible parties, documents to be reviewed, Claim Notice, and the relationship with marine cargo insurance.
If cargo damage is discovered when the container is opened, the relationship with cargo damage discovered inside the container also becomes relevant. When the accident segment cannot be identified, the case should be organized under liability assessment when the accident segment is unknown, based on evidence, handover records, management responsibility, and notification status.
Do Not Confuse Discovery Location with Occurrence Location
The most important point in cargo accidents after CY intake is not to confuse the place where damage is discovered with the place where the damage occurred.
Even if container exterior damage or seal abnormalities are found at the CY, the damage may not have occurred within the CY. The cause may lie in port handling, sea transport, before CY intake at the export side, during export stuffing, or during domestic transport after CY dispatch.
| Inspection Point | What to Check | Significance of Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| At CY Intake | Container exterior, door condition, seal number, abnormality records at intake | If abnormalities already exist at CY intake, segments before CY intake should be examined. |
| During CY Storage | Container damage during storage, long-term storage, temperature and humidity, terminal internal movement | Consider the possibility of damage during CY storage or terminal operations. |
| At CY Dispatch | Container exterior, seal condition at dispatch, truck pick-up records | If abnormalities are recorded at dispatch, the issue may have occurred inside the CY or in an earlier segment. |
| During Domestic Transport / At Delivery | Shock during truck transport, remarks on delivery receipts, driver reports | Check whether abnormalities may have occurred after CY dispatch. |
| After Delivery / At Opening | Whether cargo damage was discovered when opening the container or during unpacking | Differentiate among sea transport, stuffing, CY storage, domestic transport, and post-delivery storage. |
Types of Damage Commonly Problematic at the CY
Damage that tends to cause issues after CY intake includes the following types.
| Type of Damage | Common Occurrence Situations | Documents to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Dents or holes in the container exterior | Vessel loading or discharge, terminal internal movement, CY storage, truck transport | Container exterior photos, CY intake records, CY dispatch records, damage reports |
| Door damage / Door gasket abnormalities | Contact during handling, damage during opening or closing, use of aged containers | Door photos, container inspection records, seal condition, survey reports |
| Ingress of rainwater, seawater, or condensation | Container leakage, door abnormalities, condensation during voyage, rainwater intrusion during CY storage | Interior photos, floor wetness photos, exterior damage photos, wet cargo photos |
| Seal breakage / Seal number discrepancy | Opening, incorrect replacement, theft or pilferage, document errors | Seal number records, CY intake records, CY dispatch records, receipt documents, photos |
| Impact during container movement | Internal CY chassis movement, lifting operations, transshipment, truck pick-up | Terminal records, damage reports, exterior photos, driver reports |
| Deterioration due to long-term storage | Customs clearance delays, D/O delays, free time exceeded, long-term storage | CY storage period, earliest dispatch date, storage records, temperature and humidity documents |
| Exterior abnormalities found at CY dispatch | CY storage, port handling, sea transport, dispatch inspection | Photos at dispatch, receipt remarks, container damage reports |
Cases Commonly Problematic in Actual Logistics Practice
In cargo accidents after CY intake, the point where records are available and the point where damage is discovered may not match. Organizing typical cases in advance helps identify which documents should be prioritized.
| Case | Common Issues | Documents to Check | Practical Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seal abnormalities were recorded at CY intake | There may have been opening before CY intake, incorrect sealing, theft, or documentation errors. | CY intake records, seal number records, B/L, photos at intake, terminal records | Do not conclude that the incident occurred inside the CY. Cross-check export-side records, sea transport records, and port handling records. |
| External container damage was first found at CY dispatch | The issue may involve CY storage, terminal movement, or damage overlooked before CY intake. | CY intake records, photos at dispatch, container damage reports, gate records | Compare abnormalities at intake with remarks at dispatch and promptly inquire with the terminal. |
| Container exterior damage worsened during transport after CY dispatch | Whether the damage at CY dispatch or contact during domestic transport was the main cause may be contested. | Photos at CY dispatch, driver reports, transport company accident reports, photos at delivery | Compare photos from dispatch and delivery to assess the age, location, and extent of damage. |
| Water ingress during long-term CY storage caused wet damage | The cause may be rainwater intrusion during CY storage, leakage or condensation during the voyage, or deterioration due to cargo characteristics. | CY storage period, earliest dispatch date, external panel and door photos, opening photos, survey reports | Separate the reason for storage, insurance coverage period, cargo characteristics, and container condition. |
| Impact damage during vessel loading after export CY intake was found at destination | The issue is whether damage occurred during export CY storage, vessel loading, or sea transport. | Export-side CY intake records, vessel loading records, exterior photos at destination, damage reports | Cross-check export-side and destination-side container exterior records and confirm the possibility of port handling damage. |
| Seal was intact but cargo shifting was found at opening | The issue may involve poor stowage, inadequate lashing at stuffing, or cargo movement during the voyage rather than a CY accident. | Photos immediately after opening, stuffing photos, lashing records, survey reports | Do not assume there was no accident merely because the seal is intact. Verify internal cargo movement and stowage condition. |
| No abnormalities were recorded at CY dispatch, but quantity shortage was claimed after delivery | The question is whether the shortage occurred after CY dispatch, during domestic transport, at delivery, or during post-delivery storage. | POD, delivery remarks, seal numbers, opening photos, inspection records | Confirm whether exception remarks were made at delivery. Do not judge solely based on later claims. |
| No external container abnormalities were found but internal wet or mold damage was detected | The issue may be condensation, cargo moisture, poor packaging, or deterioration due to long-term storage rather than container leakage. | Opening photos, cargo packaging photos, temperature and humidity data, survey reports, storage period | Organize possible causes including cargo characteristics, packaging, and storage duration, not only the presence or absence of exterior damage. |
Decision Flow for Whether an Incident Occurred After CY Intake
To determine whether an incident occurred after CY intake, sequentially confirm the condition at CY intake, during CY storage, at CY dispatch, and after domestic transport.
| Step | What to Check | Guidance for Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Confirm condition at CY intake | Whether container exterior damage, door abnormality, or seal abnormality was recorded at intake | If abnormalities exist at intake, consider the possibility of damage during port handling, sea transport, or at the export side. |
| 2. Check records during CY storage | Whether there are reports of damage during terminal movement, transshipment, or storage | Consider the likelihood of incidents inside the CY or during terminal storage. |
| 3. Confirm condition at CY dispatch | Whether exterior abnormalities, seal abnormalities, damage reports, or driver remarks were recorded at dispatch | If abnormalities are recorded at dispatch, the issue may lie inside the CY or in an earlier segment. |
| 4. Confirm condition during domestic transport and at delivery | Whether abnormalities were first recorded at delivery or reported during transport | If no abnormalities were found at CY dispatch, consider incidents during post-clearance domestic transport. |
| 5. Check condition at container opening | Whether cargo shifting, wet damage, soiling, or cargo damage was detected immediately after opening | As cargo damage found inside the container, differentiate whether it was caused during stowage, sea transport, CY storage, or domestic transport. |
| 6. Consider the possibility that the accident segment is unclear | Whether records for CY intake, CY dispatch, delivery, and opening are complete | If the accident segment cannot be identified, organize the case as liability assessment where the accident segment is unknown. |
For Import Cargo
For import cargo, containers discharged from the vessel are placed in the CY, then proceed through customs clearance, D/O exchange, dispatch reservation, and domestic delivery.
During this process, container exterior abnormalities, seal abnormalities, dispatch records, and opening results after delivery should be checked to narrow down the likely accident segment.
| Stage | What to Check | Points of Caution |
|---|---|---|
| After vessel discharge | Container exterior, contact incidents during handling, terminal intake records | It is important to separate incidents that occurred during port handling. |
| During CY storage | Storage period, terminal movement, long-term storage, temperature and humidity | Confirm whether damage occurred during storage or existed before arrival. |
| At CY dispatch | Seal numbers, exterior damage, door condition, driver confirmation | Check whether remarks were recorded at dispatch. |
| During domestic transport | Impact or accidents during trucking, driver reports | Confirm whether abnormalities were detected at CY dispatch. |
| At delivery and opening | Cargo condition at container opening, cargo shifting, wet damage, quantity shortage | Photos taken immediately after opening are critical. |
For Export Cargo
For export cargo, containers stuffed by the shipper or freight forwarder are brought into the CY before being loaded onto the vessel.
In this case, damage discovered after CY intake may involve issues such as poor stowage during stuffing, movement inside the CY, vessel loading operations, and vibration during sea transport.
| Stage | Items to Check | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| During stuffing | Stowage, lashing, packaging condition, photos inside the container | These become important evidence if damage is found at the destination. |
| At export CY intake | Container exterior, seal number, CY intake record | It is important to document the condition before and at CY intake. |
| While stored in export CY | Movement within the CY, long-term storage, exterior abnormalities | Distinguish whether the accident occurred inside the CY or during vessel loading. |
| At vessel loading | Contact, dropping, or container damage during cargo handling | Check the relationship with cargo incidents during port handling. |
| When damage is found at destination | Seal condition, container exterior, cargo condition upon opening | Cross-check records from the export side with those at the destination. |
If there were problems with stowage, lashing, packaging, or container condition at the time of export, the cause of damage found at the destination may not necessarily be after CY intake. It is important to keep photos, container stuffing records, seal numbers, and CY intake records from the export side.
Distinguishing Between Sea Transport and Port Handling
Even if damage is found after CY intake, it may have occurred during sea transport or port handling.
| Condition Checked | Possible Cause | Documents to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Damage to the container outer shell was observed immediately after vessel discharge | Sea transport, shipboard handling, contact upon vessel discharge | Vessel handling records, terminal intake records, photos of container exterior |
| New dents or holes in the container outer shell are found | Port handling, movement inside the CY, contact during truck transport | Photos at CY intake, photos at CY dispatch, damage reports |
| Seal is intact but internal cargo has shifted | Vibration during sea transport, poor stowage or inadequate lashing at export | Photos at opening, stuffing photos, survey report |
| Seal damage or seal number mismatch exists | Opening, incorrect seal replacement, theft or pilferage, document errors | Seal number records, CY intake records, CY dispatch records, receipt documentation |
| No abnormalities at CY intake, but problems are found at dispatch | Accident during CY storage or internal terminal movement | CY work records, photos at dispatch, terminal reports |
Differences Between After CY Intake and Post-Clearance Domestic Transport
Incidents after CY intake and incidents during domestic transport after customs clearance are often confused in actual logistics practice.
Whether an abnormality occurred inside the CY or during truck transport after CY dispatch affects the responsible party.
| Condition Checked | Possible Segment | Documents to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Container exterior abnormalities were documented at CY dispatch | Inside the CY or in an earlier segment | CY dispatch records, container exterior photos, receipt remarks |
| No abnormalities at CY dispatch, but an accident was reported during domestic transport | Post-clearance domestic transport | Transport company reports, driver reports, accident reports |
| No abnormalities at CY dispatch, but exterior damage was found at delivery | During domestic transport or handling at delivery | POD, photos at delivery, receipt remarks, driver reports |
| No abnormalities recorded at delivery, but cargo damage was found after opening | Possible container internal damage, domestic transport damage, or post-delivery storage damage | Photos immediately after opening, inspection records, storage records, survey reports |
If exceptions are not noted at delivery but damage is later claimed, the other party may argue that the incident occurred after delivery or during post-delivery storage. Therefore, it is important to keep records at CY dispatch, truck pick-up, and delivery.
CY-Specific Points to Note
In cargo incidents after CY intake, unlike CFS incidents, the starting point is often the container condition as a unit rather than the condition of individual cargo packages.
| CY-Specific Issue | Common Incident Types | Documents to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Container exterior | Outer shell damage, door damage, holes, rainwater intrusion | Photos at CY intake and dispatch, container damage reports |
| Seal condition | Theft, pilferage, incorrect opening, seal number mismatches | Seal number records, B/L, CY dispatch records, receipt documentation |
| CY storage period | Long-term storage, moisture, temperature effects, cargo deterioration | CY intake date, CY dispatch date, free time, storage records |
| Movement within terminal | Container contact, dropping, shock, damage during transshipment | Terminal work records, damage reports |
| Inspection at FCL cargo opening | Cargo shift, wet damage, poor stowage, inadequate packaging | Photos immediately after opening, stuffing photos, survey reports |
At the CY, container exterior and seal condition are critical starting points. However, even if the seal is intact and there is no container exterior damage, internal cargo may have shifted, become wet, been poorly stowed, or been inadequately packaged.
Relevant Responsible Parties
Cargo incidents after CY intake involve various parties, including shipping lines, terminal companies, port cargo handling operators, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, domestic transport companies, and cargo owners or consignees.
| Party | Main Relationship | Practical Points to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Line | Master B/L, ocean carriage, container transport | Scope of responsibility during sea transport, port handling, and before or after CY intake |
| Terminal Company / Port Handling Operators | Vessel handling, storage inside the CY, container movement, gate-in and gate-out operations | Work records within the terminal, damage reports |
| NVOCC / Freight Forwarder | House B/L, Waybill, transport arrangement, contact point for cargo owner or consignee | Scope of contractual responsibility, confirmation with shipping line and transport company |
| Transport Company | Domestic transport after CY dispatch | Container condition at pick-up, during transport, and upon delivery |
| Cargo Owner / Consignee | Stuffing, packing, unpacking, post-delivery storage, inspection | Poor packing, inadequate lashing, post-delivery storage, records at opening |
Contractually, the shipping line, NVOCC, or freight forwarder issuing the B/L may serve as the contact point for the cargo owner or consignee. However, if the actual cause of the incident lies in CY operations or terminal management, the carrier side may need to verify the facts and seek recovery from terminal companies or port stakeholders.
Freight Forwarder Involvement Scope
Even if the freight forwarder does not directly perform CY operations, the freight forwarder may be asked to serve as the point of contact with the cargo owner or consignee for incident handling. However, supporting fact-finding should be distinguished from prematurely assigning cause or liability.
| Situation | Supportive Actions | What Should Not Be Concluded | Practical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormalities at CY intake | Assist in obtaining CY intake records, seal numbers, container numbers, and exterior condition records | Do not immediately conclude export-side liability based solely on abnormalities at intake | Also check records from before CY intake, port handling, and ocean transport. |
| Abnormalities at CY dispatch | Collect CY dispatch records, driver remarks, exterior photos, and damage reports | Do not automatically conclude an incident occurred inside the CY solely based on abnormalities at dispatch | Comparison with CY intake records is critical. |
| Seal abnormality confirmation | Cross-check seal numbers at each stage, B/L, dispatch records, and photos at opening | Do not automatically conclude that all seal mismatches are theft or pilferage | Also consider misrecording, mistaken replacement, or missing records. |
| Internal cargo damage confirmation | Assist in organizing opening photos, stuffing photos, survey arrangements, and inspection records | Do not assume there is no cargo damage simply because the container exterior shows no abnormality | Consider cargo shifting, condensation, poor packing, and improper stowage. |
| Distinguishing domestic transport damage | Confirm transport company reports, POD, delivery remarks, and driver reports | Do not automatically assign damage discovered after CY dispatch to the transport company | Compare container condition at dispatch and delivery chronologically. |
| Claim Notice response | Support notifications to the shipping line, NVOCC, terminal, transport company, and insurer | Do not identify a single liable party before notification and investigation | Notifications may need to be sent broadly to preserve rights. |
| Insurance claim handling | Assist in collecting photos, survey reports, damage amount documents, and transport documents | Do not conclusively determine insurance payment eligibility or recovery outcomes | Decisions vary depending on policy conditions, accident cause, and evidence. |
| Explanation to cargo owner or consignee | Organize confirmed facts, pending items, and next required materials | Do not state “incident inside CY” or “shipping line liability” before investigation is complete | Explain the distinction between discovery location and occurrence segment. |
Documents to Verify
To determine whether an incident occurred after CY intake, confirm the following documents.
| Document | Details to Check | Practical Significance |
|---|---|---|
| B/L, Sea Waybill, House B/L | Transport contract, cargo, container number, cargo condition, quantity | Confirm the relevant cargo and contractual relationships. |
| CY intake records | Container exterior condition, seal condition, intake date and time | Check whether there was any abnormality before or at CY intake. |
| CY dispatch records | Exterior condition, seal condition, dispatch-time record | Check whether there was any abnormality before domestic transport. |
| Container damage report | Outer shell damage, door damage, holes, container abnormalities | Verify container damage itself. |
| Seal number records | Seal numbers at CY intake, CY dispatch, and opening | Confirm potential theft, pilferage, opening, or recording errors. |
| Container exterior photos | Outer shell, doors, seals, holes, dents | Explain the presence and timing of damage. |
| Dispatch and delivery receipts | Remarks at truck pick-up and final delivery | Used to distinguish damage during domestic transport. |
| Transport company waybills and work records | Container condition at pick-up, during transport, and at delivery | Confirm whether the incident occurred after CY dispatch. |
| Photos taken at opening | Cargo condition inside the container, cargo shifting, water damage, breakage | Used to determine cargo damage found inside the container. |
| Survey report | Damage condition, estimated cause, opinion on occurrence segment | Used for insurance claims and recovery procedures. |
In particular, container condition, seal status, and exterior abnormalities at CY dispatch are critical. Whether abnormalities were recorded at dispatch greatly affects the judgment of the transport segment during which the incident occurred.
Incident Response Checklist
In cargo incidents after CY intake, the order in which initial materials are collected is important. Delays in photos, records, notifications, or survey arrangements can make it difficult later to explain the accident segment or responsibility allocation.
| Checkpoint | Party to Confirm With | Items to Confirm | Actions if Issues Are Found |
|---|---|---|---|
| At CY Intake | Shipping line, terminal, port stakeholders | Intake date and time, external damage, door condition, seal number, remarks at intake | Record abnormalities at intake and verify the prior transit segment before CY intake. |
| During CY Storage | Terminal company, port handling operators | Storage duration, internal terminal movement, transshipment, damage reports, long dwell time | Inquire about internal terminal work records and damage reports. |
| At CY Dispatch | Transport company, driver, terminal | Appearance at dispatch, seal condition, gate records, driver remarks | Secure photographs at dispatch and promptly notify relevant parties if abnormalities are found. |
| During Domestic Transport | Transport company, driver | Contact during transit, accidents, sudden braking, transshipment, waiting conditions | Check the transport company’s accident reports, driving logs, and work records. |
| At Delivery | Consignee, transport company, warehouse | Receipt remarks, external abnormalities, seal condition, photos at delivery | Leave exception remarks on the POD and retain photos and inspection records. |
| At Container Opening | Consignee, warehouse, surveyor | Condition of cargo immediately after opening, cargo shift, water damage, shortage, packaging condition | Take photos immediately after opening and arrange a survey if necessary. |
| When Filing an Insurance Claim | Insurance company, insurance agent, surveyor | Insurance terms, accident discovery date, damage documents, photos, survey reports | If documentation is insufficient, first prepare a timeline to identify missing materials. |
| When Handling Claims or Recoveries | Shipping line, NVOCC, freight forwarder, transport company, terminal | Claim Notice recipients, dispatch dates, receipt confirmations, scope of liability | Manage deadlines, avoid definitive assignment of liability, and notify related parties to preserve rights. |
Important Points About Claim Notices
If an accident is suspected after CY intake, it is necessary to promptly notify involved parties such as the shipping line, NVOCC, freight forwarder, terminal company, and transport company.
Delays in notification may lead to counterarguments from the other party stating that there were no abnormalities at CY dispatch, that damage occurred during domestic transport or after delivery, or that the issue was due to poor stuffing rather than sea transport.
| Details to Prepare When Notifying | Documents to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Date, time, and place where damage was discovered | Accident reports, photographic evidence, inspection records |
| Condition at CY intake and dispatch | CY intake records, CY dispatch records, container exterior photos |
| Container number and seal number | B/L, seal number records, dispatch records, photos at opening |
| Damage details and quantities | Photographs, inspection reports, damage amount documents |
| Claim amount planned or estimated | Repair estimates, repackaging costs, disposal fees, damage amount documents |
At the time damage is discovered, it is important to preserve records of container exterior, seal condition, cargo photos, quantity verification, receipts, and inspection reports, and to notify relevant parties while clarifying the likely accident segment.
Relationship with Marine Cargo Insurance
If marine cargo insurance is in place, damage discovered after CY intake may be subject to an insurance claim, depending on the insurance terms and coverage period.
However, when the insurer pursues recovery against the shipping line, NVOCC, freight forwarder, terminal company, or transport company after paying the claim, identifying the specific accident segment becomes important.
Therefore, even when proceeding with an insurance claim, it is necessary to organize the likely segment where the damage occurred, instead of merely stating that it was discovered at the CY. The analysis should consider whether the damage likely occurred before CY intake, during CY storage, after CY dispatch, during domestic transport, or after delivery.
If the Accident Segment Cannot Be Identified
Even if an accident is suspected after CY intake, the accident segment may not be clearly identified if CY intake records, CY dispatch records, container exterior photos, seal number records, or delivery records are missing.
In such cases, rather than concluding that it is a CY internal accident, organize the likely segment based on the point of discovery, receipt records, container exterior, seal condition, photos, survey reports, and inspection records.
If the segment cannot ultimately be identified, the case should be reviewed as liability assessment when the accident segment is unknown, based on evidence availability, management responsibility, contractual liability scope, and notification status.
Common Misunderstandings
| Misunderstanding | Actual Understanding | Practical Points to Note |
|---|---|---|
| All damage found at the CY is an accident inside the CY | The CY may only be the discovery location. Damage could have occurred during sea transport, port handling, export-side stuffing, domestic transport, or post-delivery storage. | Separate the discovery location from the occurrence segment and check records at CY intake, CY dispatch, delivery, and opening. |
| If the seal is intact, there should be no cargo damage | Even if the seal is intact, cargo shift, moisture damage, poor stowage, or inadequate packing may have occurred inside the container. | Do not judge based on seal condition alone. Verify photos taken immediately after opening, stuffing photos, and survey results. |
| If the container exterior is fine, the internal cargo must be safe | Even without exterior abnormalities, cargo may have shifted inside or suffered damage from condensation or poor packing. | Check not only exterior damage but also internal cargo condition, moisture, cargo characteristics, and packing state. |
| If there are no abnormal records at CY dispatch, responsibility for the CY or earlier segments is always denied | Records at CY dispatch are important, but they do not solely determine all responsibility. | Make a comprehensive judgment using CY intake, CY dispatch, delivery, and opening documentation. |
| Damage during long-term storage is always excluded from insurance coverage | Handling of long-term storage damage varies depending on insurance terms, coverage period, reason for storage, and cargo characteristics. | Confirm the condition during storage, earliest dispatch date, accident cause, and insurance terms. |
| All accidents after CY intake are the shipping line’s responsibility | The shipping line may be the contact point, but if the actual cause lies in terminal operations, domestic transport, shipper-side stuffing, packing deficiencies, or post-delivery storage, responsibility changes. | Distinguish between contractual contact points and actual accident causes. |
| If the freight forwarder is the contact point, the freight forwarder should determine the accident cause | Freight forwarders can assist in collecting documents and notifying relevant parties, but it is risky to determine cause or responsibility before investigation. | Explain confirmed facts, unconfirmed issues, and required next documents separately. |
Practical Points
For cargo incidents after CY intake, it is necessary to distinguish between the discovery location and the occurrence location.
In practice, accident segments are narrowed down sequentially based on CY intake records, CY dispatch records, seal numbers, container exterior condition, receipts, photos, and survey reports.
Sorting incidents after CY intake is an essential task for separating the responsibilities of the shipping line, NVOCC, freight forwarder, terminal company, port handling operators, transport company, and shipper or consignee.
Summary
Cargo incidents after CY intake refer to cargo damage that occurs or is discovered after a container has entered the container yard, during CY storage, internal movement, or CY dispatch.
However, damage found at the CY is not necessarily caused by an accident inside the CY itself. It is necessary to distinguish whether the damage likely occurred during sea transport, port handling, export-side stuffing, CY storage, domestic transport after customs clearance, or storage after delivery.
In practice, organizing container exterior condition, seal numbers, CY intake records, CY dispatch records, delivery records, photos at opening, and survey reports in chronological order is important to confirm the accident segment, not merely the discovery location.
