Seems to me it would be nice to see that what was in the container was indeed what you ordered, (LOC. ILOC proof of delivery is for the container only as shown on the manifest.
I've been there done that and many LOC's - ILOC's are worthless as they do not allow for inspection of the goods before payment is made. I have seen payments made once the container hits the dock even though it expressly states payment after purchaser has examined goods.
Sueing gets one nowhere.
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