The current losses claimed by the shipper are mainly due to heat damage to the goods and they believe that all the cargo on board has been damaged with 16771 tons considered severely damaged Duri

The shipper has reported significant losses due to heat damage to the goods, with 1677.1 tons severely affected. Our on-site inspection confirmed the presence of heat-damaged particles in the cargo. Imported soybeans are primarily used for producing soybean oil, with by-products including soybean meal, lecithin, and soapstock. Research studies indicate that processing heat-damaged soybeans can result in product quality issues, reduced yields, and increased consumption, leading to significant losses in production and products. The final calculated loss will depend on processing techniques and handling methods, such as whether to mix with normal soybeans and the mixing ratio. It is challenging to determine the loss through cargo test indices, as the crude fat content of heat-damaged soybeans is almost identical to that of normal soybeans. Without knowing the extent of the heat damage or the consignee's next steps, we cannot estimate the losses at this time. However, based on our experience with similar cases, the receiver's claim of CNY four million to eight million seems high