---
title: "Advise on a cargo claim under Maritime Transport Act s 209 (Hague Rules)"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/build-a-cargo-claim-time-bar-and-notice-table/new-zealand"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A37-T1-R1-NZ"
practice_area: "Maritime, Shipping & Transport"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NZ"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Advise on a cargo claim under Maritime Transport Act s 209 (Hague Rules)

> Extract bill-of-lading date, ports, cargo description and any time-bar or jurisdiction clause into a claim table.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/build-a-cargo-claim-time-bar-and-notice-table/new-zealand  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Maritime, Shipping & Transport](https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Extract bill-of-lading date, ports, cargo description and any time-bar or jurisdiction clause into a claim table. |
| What the lawyer must review | Apply s 209 of the Maritime Transport Act 1994: Amended Hague Rules (Schedule 5) Do not apply Australian COGSA or the repealed 1979 Act Check the time bar |
| Written for | New Zealand |
| Applies to | [Build a cargo-claim time-bar and notice table](https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/build-a-cargo-claim-time-bar-and-notice-table.md) |

## Checking plan

- What the AI does: Extract bill-of-lading date, ports, cargo description and any time-bar or jurisdiction clause into a claim table.
- Basis: Checked against the linked sources on 23 September 2026. Confirm the current instrument before reliance.

## Notes

- Differs from Australia: the claim is under Maritime Transport Act s 209 and the Hague Rules, not Australian COGSA.
- Section 210 limits contracting-out of New Zealand court jurisdiction on certain outward and inward bills.

## Sources

- [Maritime Transport Act 1994](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1994/104/en/latest/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Carriage of Goods Act 1979 (repealed 1 September 2017)](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1979/43/en/latest/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2017/5/en/latest/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Maritime NZ: legislation we administer](https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/about-us/our-strategy-and-performance/legislation-we-administer/) (checked 2026-09-23)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*