News / Forwarders should move quickly on Ever Given GA, but legal wrangle looms

06/04/2021

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has urged forwarders with cargo on board the Ever Given to begin General Average (GA) procedures with their shippers.

The vessel’s owner declared GA last Thursday.

Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, said: “When our members receive notification that a General ...

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