Key Legal Considerations After Supply Chain Disruptions

Maritime attorneys Sean Pribyl, Carrol Hand and Allison Skopec wrote an article for Law360 exploring how shipping companies can lawfully respond to supply chain disruptions. The recent strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, droughts affecting water levels in the Panama Canal and more are all examples of developments that have disrupted the global supply chain and hindered international shipping activities. The authors caution that in these circumstances, regulatory agencies such as the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) watch closely for unfair shipping practices, making it essential for companies to review applicable law and policy to ensure they avoid running afoul of federal watchdogs. In their article, the attorneys look at potential cargo claims related to delays, incorrect deliveries or damages as well as limits on recovery for economic losses related to these claims, along with FMC oversight, including industry advisories and reporting violations.

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