Who could be held responsible for the full value of the goods for release of a shipment to an unauthorized party?

The responsibility for the full value of the goods in the scenario presented lies with the NVOCC's breakbulk agent. This is because NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers) act as intermediaries that facilitate the transport of cargo without being a vessel owner themselves. When a shipment is released to an unauthorized party, the breakbulk agent, who is responsible for managing the logistics and handling the goods at various points in the shipment process, can be held accountable for any failures in verifying the authority of the recipient to receive the goods.

Given their role, the breakbulk agent has a legal obligation to ensure that proper procedures are followed before releasing the shipment. This includes confirming that the party receiving the goods has the appropriate credentials and authorization. Failure to do so, resulting in the release to an unauthorized party, directly impacts the agent's liability for the goods.

Others in the list, like the freight forwarder, export carrier, or recipients, may have roles during the shipping process; however, they may not bear the same level of responsibility for the improper release of the goods to an unauthorized recipient as the NVOCC's breakbulk agent. Their functions can differ in terms of liability and the scope of their duties, which pivot around the