A federal judge ruled that a US$1.7 million shipping dispute between air freight logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel and oil field services giant Baker Hughes must be arbitrated, stating the contract's arbitration clause s enforceable under New York law, reports New York's FreightWaves.
Houston-based Baker Hughes sued for compensation after one of its shipments was seized by Brazilian customs authorities because the airline providing the transportation failed to provide proof of a pre-departure security check.
In September 2020, Baker Hughes enlisted Kuehne + Nagel to ship equipment to Brazil under a contract the provider had with the Global Shippers Association to provide air freight transport.
Kuehne + Nagel booked the air shipment with Latin American (LATAM) Airlines, the largest cargo carrier and airline group in South America.
However, LATAM didn't ensure the security travelled with the cargo, which was seized upon arrival by Brazil customs.
Kuehne + Nagel sought to dismiss the suit, claiming that it did its job and the contract doesn't apply.
Baker Hughes also lost its opportunity at arbitration because it failed to request a quote for a spot rate.
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Houston-based Baker Hughes sued for compensation after one of its shipments was seized by Brazilian customs authorities because the airline providing the transportation failed to provide proof of a pre-departure security check.
In September 2020, Baker Hughes enlisted Kuehne + Nagel to ship equipment to Brazil under a contract the provider had with the Global Shippers Association to provide air freight transport.
Kuehne + Nagel booked the air shipment with Latin American (LATAM) Airlines, the largest cargo carrier and airline group in South America.
However, LATAM didn't ensure the security travelled with the cargo, which was seized upon arrival by Brazil customs.
Kuehne + Nagel sought to dismiss the suit, claiming that it did its job and the contract doesn't apply.
Baker Hughes also lost its opportunity at arbitration because it failed to request a quote for a spot rate.
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