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Every bill of lading or similar document of title which is evidence of a contract for the carriage of goods by sea to or from ports of the united states, in foreign trade, shall have effect subject to the provisions of this chapter. The carriage of goods by sea act ( “ cogsa” ) defines the basic relationship— duties, liabilities, rights, and immunities— between ocean carrier and cargo owner. Created date: 5: 57: 04 pm. 229, § 1, 49 stat. " ( d) the term ' ship' means any vessel used for the carriage of goods by sea. C) the term ' goods' includes goods, wares, merchandise, and articles of every kind whatsoever, except live animals and cargo which by the contract of carriage is stated as being carried on deck and is so carried. Enactment of the international convention regarding bills of lading, commonly known as the " hague rules". The carriage of goods by sea act ( " cogsa" ) [ 1] is a united states statute governing the rights and responsibilities between shippers of cargo and ship- owners regarding ocean shipments to and from the united states. Introduced in the 1930’ s, the carriage of goods by sea act ( “ cogsa” ) is a law designed to govern the rights and respon- sibilities between the owners of the cargo being shipped ( aka “ shippers” ) and the persons or entities that transport the cargo for a fee ( aka “ carriers” ). ( a) the term " carrier" includes the owner or.
Cogsa was passed in the united states in 1936 and its enactment was the result of various concerns by congress.
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