Shipper's rights against an overland carrier who initially receives
cargo for multimodal transport that includes a subsequent sea leg
will be discussed infra.
• Shipper's rights against a nonmaritime performing party such as an
overland carrier who is not the initial carrier but who transports the
goods within the United States after their arrival at a U.S. port from
a foreign port will also be discussed infira.
• Carrier's rights to indemnity or contribution against a performing
party, whether maritime or nonmaritime, are not provided by statute
and are derived from the general maritime law or state law on
contracts and torts,' which is beyond the scope of this Article.