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Shipping Terms

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Contract of Carriage

A contract of carriage is a contract between a carrier of goods or passengers and the consignor, consignee, or passenger. This document is used to define the rights, duties, and liabilities of parties to the contract. Contracts of carriage typically define the liabilities, duties, and rights of parties to the contract, addressing topics such as acts of God and including clauses such as force majeure.

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