Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (abbreviated "COGSA") is a
United States statute governing the rights and responsibilities between shippers of
cargo and
ship operators regarding ocean shipments to and from the United States. It is the U.S. enactment of the International Convention Regarding Bills of Landing, commonly known as the "
Hague Rules". It was found in Title 46 Appendix of the
United States Code, starting at Section 1301, but has been moved to a note in 46
United States Code 30701.
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Carriage Of Goods By Sea Act
1936 U.S. Statute that governs the acts that a carrier is responsible for and defines the terms used in shipping. The act provides that the shipowner's liability will be limited to $500 per shipping package, and it stipulates a one-year time limit for filing suit against the carrier. This act automatically applies to international ocean movements but not to domestic ocean transits unless the carrier agrees to be bound by it.
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