The seller is responsible to check and ensure that the container used is in cargoworthy condition and there are no holes in the container and that the container door seals close properly.. Whatever the Incoterms used, in the event of the container being neither cargo worthy nor sea worthy, the shipper will be held liable liable for the damages.. As the terms used were CIF, the buyer should make a claim against the seller’s insurance..

A Shipped on Board stamp confirms that the carrier has received and loaded the cargo physically on board the specified ship or voyage.. This is DEFINITE proof that the cargo has been loaded.. There may or may not be a date stamp next to this SOB stamp.. That depends on the shipping line and their policy..