Which best defines the term Dead freight?

Which best defines the term Dead freight?

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Which best defines the term Dead freight?

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Which best defines the term Dead freight?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Meaning of freight in a charter party or contract of carriage • How cargo that is booked but not actually loaded is treated under the contract • Whether the vessel or the shipper is at fault for cargo shortfall

💭 Think About

• Look for the option that involves cargo space that was reserved and had freight agreed to, but the cargo never actually went on board. • Ask yourself: in which choice would the shipowner still be entitled to claim money even though the cargo is not physically carried? • Consider which options describe a difference in quantity and then which of those clearly states that the vessel is not at fault for that difference.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options describe a difference in cargo quantity rather than a service or handling cost. • Check which option clearly states the shortfall happens through no fault of the vessel or implies the shipper did not supply the cargo. • Verify that the definition is about freight still payable even though space was provided but cargo was not shipped.