17. Mario bought 10,000 boxes of canned goods from a manufacturer to be brought to Cebu. He then shipped the goods through Superferry 14 and was issued a bill of lading deliverable to Mario. In need of cash, he sold the goods subject of the bill of lading to Pepito on October 20, 2020. Upon arrival of the vessel in Cebu, Pepito requested for the release of the goods only to be informed that the goods were released to Carlos pursuant to a deed of assignment dated October 22, 2020. Is the shipper liable for the release of the goods? Support your answer.