States Parties to COGSA

States Parties to COGSA refer to countries that have agreed to the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading, which is a legal framework governing the transportation of goods by sea. These nations have formally adopted COGSA, making its provisions applicable in maritime shipping disputes involving their ships or cargo. Essentially, being a State Party means the country recognizes and enforces the rules set out in COGSA, helping ensure consistency, fairness, and predictability in international maritime trade.