The Maersk Saltoro and the logistical challenge of Chilean cherries heading to China

Published 2025년 1월 24일

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A crisis has hit the Chilean export industry after the Maersk Saltoro ship, responsible for transporting cherries to China, suffered from a main engine failure, leading to an uncertain delivery schedule during a critical season. The situation has raised concerns about potential financial implications, with discussions around the possibility of the shipowner declaring general average damage and the shipping company using force majeure to limit liability. This incident underscores the importance of cargo insurance and thorough claim handling for exporters. Additionally, it highlights the need for swift action to safeguard interests and maintain the carrier's reputation, emphasizing the complexity of maritime law and the necessity for legal expertise to navigate the challenges that arise.

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The Chilean export industry is experiencing hours of tension following the failure of the main engine of the Maersk Saltoro ship, which is in charge of transporting thousands of containers of cherries to China. This unforeseen event, which forced the ship to stop its journey, threatens to alter the delicate balance of a key season, marked by the proximity of the Chinese New Year. Although, several of those who have referred to the issue of this ship have alluded to the fact that the owner of the ship in question will declare general average damage so that the repair costs between the freight, the cargo and the ship are paid (something that may happen) and that the shipping company could claim force majeure to avoid liability as the sole charterer of the ship in question. The truth is that this entails a risk for the company, so, although it is true that they are not authorized to declare general average, it is possible that the shipping company decides to speak with the ...

Source: Portaldelcampo