Course
Transport law
CMR Convention, carrier liability, freight forwarding, subcontracting and transport litigation.
Overview
The carriage of goods, whether domestic or international, is governed by a dense liability regime: contract of carriage, CMR Convention, freight forwarding, subcontracting. Our transport-law courses start from real contracts and claims to set out the operational keys.
They cover in particular:
- the CMR Convention and international carriage of goods by road;
- the road carrier’s liability;
- freight forwarding and subcontracting;
- contracts of carriage and contract logistics;
- claims handling and transport recovery actions.
They are aimed at carriers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, insurers, brokers and their legal teams.
Courses in this area
- International transport conventions — 1 day
- Land carriers: what to do in the event of theft? — 1 day
- Transportation law — 2 days
- Civil law / Common law in transportation — ½ day
- Liability clauses (civil law / common law) — ½ day
The detailed programme, learning objectives and duration are tailored to your business and available on request.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the CMR Convention covered for international transport?
Yes. International carriage of goods by road and the CMR Convention — compensation limits, reservations, time bars, recovery actions — are at the heart of this area.
Does the course cover freight forwarding?
Yes. Freight forwarding, subcontracting and contract logistics are dealt with from real contracts and cases.
Can the programme be tailored to our contracts?
Yes. Each course starts from your contracts, your claims and your challenges; the programme is agreed during a preliminary discussion.
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