GoCertius and maritime logistics: digital trust at every scale
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Maritime logistics is complex: different actors are involved, each operation involves risks, and any incident can become a major economic claim. In this context, GoCertius provides a layer of preventive legal certainty through the digital certification of key facts in port operations and in the international transport of goods.
Critical points in the maritime logistics chain
- Land carrier and access to the terminal: When a truck enters the port, the license plate is photographed and the container seal is checked. If the seal is not present or appears tampered with, liability may be discussed between the carrier, shipper or shipping company. With GoCertius, these images are certified, which allows you to prove what exactly happened at the time of delivery in the event of any claim.
- Shipping and stowage of the goods: The carrier has the obligation to guard the cargo with due diligence. Documenting proper stowage and lashing on board with GoCertius not only provides transparency, but is also solid evidence against potential damage disputes during the journey.
- Consignee and reception at destination: At destination, the consignee can certify with photographs and videos the condition of the containers and the goods when they are unloaded. If hidden damage appears, this evidence will reinforce any claims.
- Port and customs authorities: The controls and inspections carried out in port often generate controversies about waiting times or deterioration of cargo. By using GoCertius, authorities can support their actions with digital traceability evidence, avoiding subsequent disputes with logistics operators or shippers.
- Insurers and marine claims: In the event of general average, fire or partial loss of cargo, having digital evidence generated at the same time as the accident is decisive. GoCertius certifies these images with enhanced legal value, which facilitates the claim under the Insurance Contract Act and in international maritime arbitration proceedings.
The legal advantage of GoCertius
- Prevention and agility: documenting reality at the right time reduces costs and avoids lengthy evidentiary processes.
- Guaranteed authenticity: each file includes hash, qualified timestamp, and technical metadata.
- International application: GoCertius' evidentiary strength is especially relevant in maritime arbitrations (London, Singapore, Madrid), where reliable digital documentation is key.
Seguridad jurídica digital preventiva “ex-ante”
Generar pruebas ex-ante te protegerá en caso de un posible litigio futuro con tu contraparte. Si esperas al momento en el que tienes un conflicto para generar las pruebas que te puedan proteger, quizás ya sea tarde. Imagina que tienes que certificar que el constructor no entregó lo prometido en plazo: demostrarlo expost puede ser complicado. Por eso, te recomendamos que en el momento del incumplimiento, certifiques lo que esté ocurriendo. Así, si tienes que reclamar más tarde, podrás hacerlo fácilmente gracias a tus pruebas digitales certificadas.
Conclusion
In an industry where margins are tight and litigation is costly, GoCertius becomes a strategic partner to provide trust, transparency and legal support at every stage of the maritime chain.
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GoCertius is an application provided by EADTrust, a qualified provider of digital trust services. Visit us at www.eadtrust.eu.