Shipper’s Load and Count Clause Samples

The "Shipper’s Load and Count" clause assigns responsibility to the shipper for loading the goods into a container and for accurately counting the quantity of items shipped. In practice, this means the carrier accepts the container as sealed by the shipper and does not verify the contents or the count of goods inside. This clause is commonly used in containerized shipping, where the carrier cannot inspect the cargo once the container is sealed. Its core function is to allocate risk and responsibility for the condition and quantity of the cargo to the shipper, protecting the carrier from claims related to shortages or miscounts that occur before the container is handed over for transport.