Stuart Daines, Author at Freight Claims

The Freight Claims Problem No One Wants to Deal With — And the AI Solution That Will Fix It

March 12, 2025 No Comments

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Freight claims have always been a necessary evil: slow, frustrating, and draining. For freight professionals, every claim represents more than [...]

FreightClaims.com recieves SOC 2 certification

January 29, 2025 No Comments

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We’re dedicated to the security of our partners and customers. Understanding SOC 2 Compliance: A Milestone for FreightClaims.com As [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Freightclaims.com

August 15, 2024 No Comments

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Originally posted at https://www.freightcaviar.com/freight-claims-management-made-easy/ FreightClaims.com streamlines your freight claims process, reducing stress and boosting efficiency. Learn about their user-friendly UI, powerful [...]

Freight Claims Management: What Constitutes a Theft and Damage Claim?

October 26, 2023 No Comments

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Feeling crabby? Imagine how the shipper, carrier, and driver felt when they found out thieves clawed into a locked trailer [...]

What is the Timeline for Processing a Freight Claim?

October 5, 2023 No Comments

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Imagine the sinking feeling of missing a crucial deadline. It’s a universally dreaded experience that can trigger stress, anxiety, and [...]

What Role Do Weight and Measures Play in Freight Claims?

September 21, 2023 No Comments

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In a rather amusing yet cautionary tale, two men recently pleaded guilty to cheating in an Ohio fishing tournament by [...]

The Carmack Amendment in Practice: Three Filings to Know

September 14, 2023 No Comments

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Navigating the world of freight claims, often cloaked in the perplexing jargon of legal discourse, can be a formidable task [...]

In the Digital Supply Chain, What’s Your Freight Claims Management Strategy?

September 7, 2023 No Comments

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In today’s interconnected global market, the digital supply chain has become a linchpin for businesses aiming to stay agile and [...]

With Disruptions on the Rise, Shippers Demand Effective Freight Claims Management

August 24, 2023 No Comments

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The intricacies of global trade, coupled with unprecedented events like the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to a surge in supply [...]

Unveiling the Power of Freight Claims Data: Extracting Actionable Insights

August 3, 2023 No Comments

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Data is the lifeblood of modern businesses, empowering them to discover untapped possibilities and gain a competitive edge. In the [...]

Package Declined? Carrier Declinations for Poor Packaging

July 27, 2023 No Comments

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“Packaging is a trillion-dollar industry that many people don’t understand how incredibly important it is to their daily lives,” says [...]

What are the Most Common Types of Freight Claims?

July 14, 2023 No Comments

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The U.S. transportation system moves over 55 million tons of freight daily, valued at more than $54.0 billion. That’s a [...]

benefits and risks of additional liability insurance for freight

Should I Purchase Additional Liability Insurance?

July 7, 2023 No Comments

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In freight shipping, Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,” often rings true. Unexpected challenges can arise [...]

Knowing Your Worth: Declared Value and Released Value in Freight Claims Management

June 30, 2023 No Comments

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In freight claims management, declared and released values are concepts shippers and carriers consider when determining liability and potential reimbursement [...]

What is a Carrier’s Right to Salvage?

June 22, 2023 No Comments

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Understanding the rights and obligations of a carrier is a critical factor for shippers and consignees involved in freight transportation. [...]

Does a Claimant Have a Duty to Mitigate Loss or Damage?

June 15, 2023 No Comments

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As a business owner, you’ve likely experienced the frustration and disappointment of having your shipment arrive damaged, short, or not [...]

What Are Special/Consequential Damages in Freight Claims?

June 8, 2023 No Comments

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The headline reads Delayed Shipment of Electronics Cost Retailer $50,000 in Lost Revenue. In a recent incident, a leading [...]

What to do After Finding Concealed Damage or Shortage

June 1, 2023 No Comments

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What makes shortage and concealed damage freight claims so challenging is they occur after the driver has left, essentially becoming [...]

Bill of Lading vs. Proof of Delivery

May 24, 2023 No Comments

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Transporting freight, particularly overseas, involves covering vast distances and coordinating with multiple parties. Stakeholders involved in freight shipping rely on [...]

Know Your Bill of Lading: What is a BOL?

May 15, 2023 No Comments

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The Bill of Lading (BOL) is a straightforward yet, at times, complex shipping document. It is more than just a [...]

No Shortcuts: Why to Avoid Writing “Subject to Inspection”

April 28, 2023 No Comments

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Cutting corners can cost you big time when receiving freight. A common misconception persists in the industry regarding receiving documents. [...]

Know Your Bill of Lading: STC, SLC and the Importance of Piece Counts

April 27, 2023 No Comments

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For shippers looking to file a freight claim, nothing is more important than the BOL. The BOL, or bill of [...]

Preparation Makes Perfect: Start Mitigating Freight Claims at Pickup

April 11, 2023 No Comments

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Freight claims are like the income taxes of shipping. Nobody likes dealing with them, but you know you will have [...]

What is Required to File a Freight Claim?

March 28, 2023 No Comments

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In recent years, shipping professionals and those managing freight claims, probably feel like they have been busier than a one-armed [...]

How Freight Claims Management Software Can Revolutionize Your Logistics

March 17, 2023 No Comments

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Layoffs and hiring freezes have become buzzwords recently in the supply chain. Some of the big-name logistics companies have announced [...]

Leveraging Technology to Streamline Claims Communication with Carriers and Customers

March 10, 2023 No Comments

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The freight claims process does not happen without communication. You can have all the documentation and know all the deadlines, [...]

Three Strategies to Leverage Cloud-Based Freight Claims Management Software

March 3, 2023 No Comments

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As the tremendous demand triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic tapers off, companies need to conserve money. One of the prime [...]

How Technology is Transforming Freight Claims Management in the Transportation Industry

February 27, 2023 No Comments

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After a challenging few years for the transportation industry, many logistics professionals are hoping to breathe a sigh of relief [...]

Facing a Difficult 2023, Shippers Turn to Freight Claims Software

February 24, 2023 No Comments

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It has been a rocky few years for the shipping industry. While the path ahead may still have its share [...]

Exploring the Benefits of Analytics in Freight Claims Management

February 10, 2023 No Comments

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The last few years have become the perfect storm for freight claims. With greater volume heading to more varied destinations [...]

Freight Claims Forecast 2023: What Shippers Need to Know

February 3, 2023 2 Comments

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Last year was one for the books. Will 2023 be the same? In 2022, fuel prices drove up operational costs [...]

Why Freight Claims Management is a Must-Have for Chinese New Year 2023

January 26, 2023 2 Comments

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Along with feasts, fireworks, and the coming together of relatives, one of the Chinese New Year traditions is the giving [...]

Key Features of a Freight Claims Management System

December 30, 2022 2 Comments

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The definition of a freight claim is pretty simple — a freight claim is a legal demand by a shipper [...]

Your Common Cargo Claims Questions, Answered

December 20, 2022 1 Comment

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For many years, cargo claims were minor headaches worthy of ignoring. Not so anymore. With the increase in claims and [...]

Reducing Freight Claims Management Headaches

December 12, 2022 4 Comments

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It wouldn’t be a great stretch to think of freight claims as the elephant in the supply chain room. Freight [...]

When Is a Freight Courier Claims Portal Great for Freight?

December 5, 2022 2 Comments

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Freight claims can undoubtedly be one of the more intimidating aspects of the supply chain industry. When the subject of [...]

3 Crucial Facts About Freight Claims Management in Logistics

November 28, 2022 3 Comments

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Everything in the supply chain world has been kicked up a notch over the past few years, with the pandemic [...]

What’s Concealed Shortage, and How Does it Impact Shipper Profitability?

November 21, 2022 No Comments

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Amid the volatility of fuel prices, the unpredictability of supply chain issues, and an uneasy labor climate, today’s shippers face [...]

A Review of the Carmack Amendment

November 15, 2022 2 Comments

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Freight claims are an essential, inevitable, and often time-consuming part of a shipper’s landscape. When freight gets damaged, contaminated, delayed, [...]

Types of Freight Damage & Loss Claims

November 7, 2022 1 Comment

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The sheer volume of the shipping industry means that it is inevitable that freight will be damaged or lost somewhere [...]

Freight Claims Documentation: How to Process Faster

November 1, 2022 2 Comments

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Freight claims are an inevitable and undesirable part of shipping because they mean something went wrong. But freight claims are [...]

How the Right Freight Claims Process Works: Best Practices to Know

October 24, 2022 7 Comments

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Freight loss is becoming a massive beast eating up costs and time. To see how devastating this beast has become, [...]

Freight Claims Glossary

October 17, 2022 3 Comments

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Based upon the sheer volume of items being shipped these days and the innumerable amount of destinations those items are [...]

Why is My Freight Claims Technology so Hard to Use?

October 15, 2022 2 Comments

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There’s no arguing that challenges for shippers have multiplied and become convoluted. Supply chain issues during COVID-19 and the boom [...]

Freight Claims Software Checklist

October 7, 2022 No Comments

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For shippers, freight claims waste time, cost money, and increase anxiety. Having the right freight claims software can be the [...]

Freight Claims Management Use Cases and Software

October 3, 2022 2 Comments

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Freight claims management software should be an integral part of any shipper’s tech stack. To understand the power that this [...]

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