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Logistics in general, and freight transportation in particular, is part of every business process, whether directly or indirectly. Delivering goods and raw materials from point A to point B on time and intact requires an understanding of the legal side of carriage — to keep deliveries on schedule and to avoid losses.
Our services for shippers, carriers and consignees in this industry include:
Recent legal developments for the industry
In practice
We record the circumstances, check the transport documents and time limits, file a claim with the carrier or forwarder and, if needed, the insurer, and handle the dispute in court.
We check whether the claim is justified, review the documents and limits of liability, prepare the response and defend the carrier in the dispute.
We analyse the report and the evidence, prepare objections and appeal the decision within the time limit.
We review the draft — liability, limits, penalties for downtime and delay, payment terms — and propose changes that protect the carrier's interests.
Modes
Each mode of freight transport is governed by its own specific rules, where attention to detail matters. Drawing on our hands-on experience in domestic and international freight transportation, we help clients navigate the legal aspects of shipping with confidence and protect their interests at every stage.
How we help:
Practice areas
We support carriers, freight forwarders, warehouse operators and cargo owners — from the contract of carriage to a claim for lost cargo.
Contracts of carriage, freight forwarding, storage and logistics services: allocation of liability, delivery times, acceptance and claims procedure.
Road carriage under the CMR Convention, rail and multimodal carriage, agreements with foreign carriers and forwarders.
Choice of the delivery basis, the moment risk passes, alignment of the sale contract with the contract of carriage and cargo insurance.
Claims against the carrier for loss, damage and delay, limits of liability, time limits for claims and lawsuits, recovery and defence against claims.
Storage and warehousing agreements, the warehouse's liability for the safety of cargo, agreements with logistics operators.
Drivers' working and rest hours, weight and dimension control, permits, transport control inspections and appeals against fines.
We handle the legal matters every company faces, whatever its industry:
How it works
A call or a meeting: you describe the situation, we ask follow-up questions, request documents and determine which rules apply and which authorities and organisations we will need to deal with.
We propose the course of action, timing by stage and the fee — fixed for the result or hourly. You know the budget before the work starts.
We prepare documents, correspond with government authorities or the organisations involved and report on every significant step. Each matter has one lawyer in charge.
We hand over the final documents and recommendations. We agree on a retainer — for new deals, changes and inspections.
Budget
Timing depends on the task. We provide advice and review a contract within a few business days; claims and disputes follow the time limits set by law and the contract — we give you a realistic plan before we start.
The fee is set for the task: a fixed price for the result, hourly billing or a monthly retainer for ongoing support. You can get a preliminary estimate in the fee calculator — in a couple of minutes and with no obligation.
Questions
The carrier is liable for loss, damage and delay from taking over the cargo until delivery — within the limits set by the CMR Convention. Compensation is capped unless the parties have agreed otherwise within the permitted scope.
A carrier delivers the cargo itself, while a forwarder organises the carriage and related services — from documents to insurance. This determines who is liable to the cargo owner and to what extent.
Time limits for claims and lawsuits in carriage are shorter than the general ones and depend on the mode of transport and the applicable law. So a claim is best filed as soon as the damage is discovered.
The carrier's liability is limited and some risks are excluded. Cargo insurance covers this gap — especially for high-value cargo.