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Cargo Loss and Damage Claims

BNSF's goal is to provide our customers with safe, efficient, damage-free service. However, sometimes transit damage can occur. Following are BNSF's contacts and helpful resources to report cargo loss and damage and file a claim.

File a Cargo Loss and Damage Claim

BNSF's eCargoClaim  tool provides a secure, web-based method to file and monitor your cargo loss and damage claim. Customers will need to register at bnsf.com and request access to the eCargoClaim tool.

Contacts

Area Contact
Report Cargo Loss or Damage
Tel: 800-333-4686, Option 1
Cargo Claim Information
Tel: 800-333-4686, Option 2

Resources and Forms

The following resources are in PDF format (Get Adobe® Reader®).

eCargoClaim Customer Reference Guide

Cargo Claim Instructions

BNSF Cargo Claim Form

Boxcar Unloading Safety Checklist

Salvage Pickup Authorization

Stock-to-Stock Transfer

Assignment of a Cargo Claim

Cargo Damage Notification Report Form

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Cargo Damage Notification Report Form

The fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Claimant Information

(i.e., John Doe)
This field is required.

(i.e., jdoe@example.com)
This field is required.


This field is required.

Car/Van Number

Dates


(i.e., mm/dd/yyyy)

Comments

$


Send digital photos to BNSF. Remember to include car or van number in subject line of your email.

Claim Form for Cargo Loss and Damage

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Claim Form for Cargo Loss and Damage

The fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Claimant Information


This field is required.


(i.e., jdoe@example.com)
This field is required.

Shipping Information


(railcar/van/container)


(City St)


(City St)

Basis of Claim

  $ (attach supporting invoices to email)


Send digital photos to BNSF. Send e-mail attachments to BNSF with your claim (i.e., digital photos, invoices, unloading reports). Please remember to include the car or van number in the subject line of your e-mail.

Additional Information

To check on claim status (after 30 days), e-mail or call us at 1-800-333-4686.

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