大部分大豆在散装运输的情况下都比较安全，变质的可能性很小。但此类货物在航行过程中受损的案例，例如货物品质降低或其他质量方面的损失，仍然时有发生。大豆是一种公认的高值货物，对承运人提起此类货物的实质性索赔早已屡见不鲜——即使大多数情况下货物的受损系因货物的固有瑕疵所致。本通函旨在提高对于大豆运输的风险意识，并强调保留运输状况方面的证据以应对高额索赔的重要性。
货物固有属性对运输安全的影响
散装大豆储存和运输期间，影响其品质的主要因素为含水量(MC)、温度和储运期限。除非严格控制以上参数，否则很可能导致真菌/霉大量滋生以及货物热损。
详细信息请参阅附件。
Prevention of soya bean cargo claims
Most soya bean cargoes are safely carried in bulk, with minimal deterioration in quality. However, from time to time such cargoes are damaged during the course of a voyage, resulting in degrading or other loss in quality. Soya beans are considered a valuable commodity and it is not unusual to see substantial cargo claims being made against the carrier – even where inherent vice is recognised as the most probable cause of the damage. The purpose of this circular is therefore to raise awareness of the main risk factors involved in the carriage of soya beans and to stress the importance of securing evidence of the carriage conditions to defend expensive claims.
Inherent cargo conditions affecting safe carriage
The main factors affecting the quality of soya beans in bulk during storage and carriage are moisture content (MC), temperature and duration of storage. Unless these parameters are controlled, the consequences may be excessive growth of fungi/mould and heat damage.
See attached file: Prevention of soya bean cargo claims.pdf
