Conventions Decoded

💡 What if you could recover more money from every cargo claim — simply by knowing which convention applies?

Most claims handlers lose money without realising it.
Not because the case is weak — but because they’re fighting under the wrong rules.

Conventions Decoded is the first complete, plain-English guide that breaks down every major international cargo convention — and shows you exactly how to use them to maximise recovery.

This isn’t theory. It’s real-world strategy from professionals who’ve handled thousands of claims across ocean, air, and road transport.

🚢 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN INSIDE

Module 1 — Convention Fundamentals
Understand how a single line in a Bill of Lading or Air Waybill determines everything: liability limits, time bars, defenses, and your client’s recovery potential.

Module 2 — Hague-Visby Rules
Master the world’s most common maritime convention. Learn how “package” definitions can turn a $9,000 claim into $900,000 — and how to counter every carrier defense with precision.

Module 3 — Hamburg & Rotterdam Rules
Discover the claimant-friendly conventions that shift the balance of power toward cargo interests — with higher limits, delay coverage, and longer time bars.

Module 4 — Montreal Convention
The global air freight standard. Strict liability, fewer defenses, and clear recovery formulas. Get the playbook for air cargo losses and delay claims.

Module 5 — CMR & Carmack Amendment
Compare Europe’s international road regime with the U.S. interstate system — from 8.33 SDR/kg caps to full-value liability. Learn where your leverage lies.

Module 6 — Strategic Application
Turn knowledge into results. Identify the governing convention fast, anticipate defenses, prove willful misconduct, and use conventions as negotiation weapons to close settlements faster.

⚖️ WHY THIS BOOK MATTERS

Most handlers rely on templates and deadlines.
Experts rely on conventions.

This guide teaches you to:
✅ Instantly identify which convention applies to any claim
✅ Calculate liability limits and time bars correctly
✅ Anticipate carrier defenses before they’re raised
✅ Prove willful misconduct and break liability caps
✅ Negotiate confidently with article citations
✅ Build airtight evidence files that win settlements

Whether you’re a claims handler, underwriter, surveyor, freight forwarder, or logistics manager, this book transforms how you read documents, handle defenses, and recover money.

💬 WHAT READERS SAY

“I recovered an extra $40,000 on a case I thought was capped — thanks to the Hague-Visby section.”
— Marine Claims Manager, London

“This is what every new handler should get on day one.”
— Cargo Surveyor, Rotterdam

“For the first time, conventions actually make sense.”
— Trade Compliance Specialist, Dubai

📘 YOU’LL GET

• 6 complete narrated modules
• Step-by-step examples, case studies, and negotiation templates
• Real-world application tactics for every mode of transport
• Easy-reference liability charts, limits, and time bars
• PDF + Audiobook format — learn anywhere, anytime

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR

• Cargo underwriters
• Claims handlers and surveyors
• Freight forwarders and brokers
• Trade lawyers and risk managers
• Supply chain professionals handling transport contracts

If your job touches cargo risk, recovery, or insurance, this is your playbook.

🧭 READY TO MASTER EVERY CLAIM?

Every cargo loss tells a story.
Conventions Decoded shows you how to finish that story — with a recovery.

👉 Download the eBook + Audiobook now on Gumroad and start handling claims like a pro.