Zhongxing Chemicals Corporation in China exported two tons of disinfectant (消毒剂) in on

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Zhongxing Chemicals Corporation in China exported two tons of disinfectant (消毒剂) in one container to the United States. The trade was effected on the term of CIF New York US$ 20000. Upon the reception of the consignment at New York Port, the Consignee found the disinfectant was wet and useless according to the normal function of the substance. The consignee brought the claim against the Carrier and Insurer and gave the notice to the local survey agent mentioned in the Policy without any delay. The cause and origin of the damage, in accordance with the survey report, is the moisture in the Container, resulting either from: Stuffing of the goods in an atmosphere with a high hygrometry (湿度) Accidental wetting by rainwater during the course of stuffing Stowing the bags on wet wooden bases.Questions:(可用中文回答)(1)What shall we do according to the survey report?(2) If the shipper presented a loading inspection report as follows, what measures shall we take?

Answer 1

参考答案：(1)我司可以根据保单责任以及检验报告做出拒赔。上述检验报告所表明的货损原因在于潮湿的空气中装箱、装箱时遭遇雨湿或者在箱内潮湿的木架上装载货物，而根据CIF贸易条件，由卖方负责运输，装箱是卖方(发货人)承担的义务，显示在提单上即为Shipper’stow, count & seal，因此上述货损属于发货人责任所引起的损失，即保单的除外责任。(2)我司仍然可以拒赔。理由如下：1.该报告未对装箱时的空气湿度作检测;2.该报告仅指出集装箱本身清洁、干燥，并未涉及固定货物的托盘、木架的湿度和水份含量;3.该报告未就装箱时是否遭遇雨湿做出说明。4.该报告实际上仅就货物本身和集装箱箱体本身作了检验。综上，SGS公司的检验报告并不能排除货损是由于发货人的原因所造成的。