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Produce Pointers: Excessive quality defects and breach of contract claims

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Be aware that excessive quality defects may be grounds for a breach of contract claim.

Trading Assistance: When cargo goes missing-in-action

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When the quantity of cargo received at destination is less than the quantity listed on the bill of lading, carriers feel the squeeze. In this article we’ll take a look at loss and shortage claims against motor carriers.

Dock to Dock: Wrongful rejections

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The Solution: Gather all available information, communicate, and act in good faith.

3 misconceptions about ‘Good Arrival’: Long vs. Short Trips

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When produce transactions start to go sideways, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of industry trading rules.

3 misconceptions about ‘Good Arrival’: Making Grade

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When produce transactions start to go sideways, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of industry trading rules.

3 misconceptions about ‘Good Arrival’: Abnormal transportation conditions

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When produce transactions start to go sideways, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of industry trading rules.

Trading Assistance: How to avoid wire transfer and e-mail scams

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In this article we’ll discuss scams called business email compromise or BEC scams, and identify best practices to help you and your business partners avoid similar misadventures.

Dock to Dock: Shortage claims

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Any problems at arrival should be noted on the delivery receipt with specificity.

Produce Pointers: Timing and trouble notices

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Always provide notice of problems with a shipment as soon as possible.

Trading Assistance: Reviewing Reefer Downloads

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In this article we’ll review some of the ways Blue Book Services uses reefer downloads to help mediate claims involving fresh produce.