Official Notification Released for Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025

Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai

Carriage of Goods by Sea Act Implementation 2025

Posted on: 3 months ago

Status Changed to: Announcement

The Ministry of Law and Justice has released the official notification for the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025. This Act outlines the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities of carriers concerning the carriage of goods by sea.

1. Act Introduction:

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 2025, received the President's assent on August 8, 2025, and is published for general information.

2. Purpose of the Act:

The Act aims to establish responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities for carriers under bills of lading related to the carriage of goods by sea.

3. Implementation Date:

The Act will come into force on a date appointed by the Central Government through a notification in the Official Gazette.

4. Repeal of Previous Act:

The Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, is repealed, but its previous operations and actions remain unaffected.