Glossary


Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading

Short Shipped

"Short shipped" means that the shipping company has failed to transport the full amount of cargo that was agreed upon in the contract or bill of lading.

What is Short Shipped?

"Short shipped" refers to a situation where a shipping company has failed to transport the full amount of cargo that was agreed upon in the contract or bill of lading. This means that the shipped cargo is less than what was originally intended, and the shipper may be entitled to compensation for the missing cargo. Short shipping can occur due to various reasons such as lack of space on the vessel, cargo damage or loss, or errors in documentation.