if the m1 is shut because of an accident can tesco or the like lodge a claim against the highways agency or whoever has had the accident causing it to be blocked? or even for extra fuel used during a detour?In relation to the claims discussion: Does the operator of the canal guarantee passage? I presume you need to book in advance, however, I also presume they’re not daft and have clauses within the terms so they aren’t liable for additional cost or time delay if the canal isn’t operational. Any vessel who have elected to go around the horn have done so to mitigate their arrival date delay. There will be cargo in these vessels which will be subject to LDs so the knock on claims could be massive, but I can’t see that the canal operators would leave themselves wide open, certainly not in a captive market.
Vessels which have been caught up mid navigation is a slightly different story.
not arguing or anything mind. i wouldn't have thought the suez canal operators can guarantee clear passage. surely the only claims would be for the owners of the cargo on the ship being late for delivery but even then i've known loads of ships be delayed due to bad weather.
anyway, back to the match.