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What happens if after a reasonable amount of time has passed, freight is still not paid at the discharge port?

Local law may allow the cargo to be sold to pay freight, storage charges, customs duty, etc. The agent and the P&I club correspondent would advise on this.

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How can owners ensure that they are paid any deadfreight and demurrage owed to them before delivering the cargo?

A ship is discharging a cargo of coal when the master learns from the agent that there is a problem with collection of the freight. If the ship has to sail, how can owners’ lien for freight be exercised?