Contract of Carriage

A contract of carriage is a negotiated agreement between a shipper and a carrier that governs the specific terms, conditions, and obligations for the transportation of cargo, rather than being subject to a standardized tariff; the written contract outlines customized arrangements such as pricing, liability limits, delivery timelines, and other operational details, and includes common contract documents like bills of lading, sea waybills, and air waybills, providing a flexible legal framework that allows the carrier to choose if and when to provide transportation service based on the unique requirements of the shipper and the carrier’s own capabilities.

Contract of Carriage

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Contract of Carriage