Long storage, no one to blame

Omer Wagner
Omer Wagner
Advocate, Israel
Published 06 Jul 2025
Long storage, no one to blame
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The vehicles were imported to Israel from abroad and stored in a bonded warehouse for a year and a half in the open air. Significant damage was found on the vehicles. The importer sues the freight forwarder/customs broker for defective storage. Will the court uphold the claim or dismiss it? Find out more in the attached overview, taking into account a recent Israeli court judgement. This case illustrates the importance of correctly drafting a contractual agreement between a freight forwarder/customs broker and his customer, the importer.