Ch. 11: Contract of Carriage

Question 1

What parties are involved in a contract of carriage?

Answer 1

Sender, carrier and consignee.

Question 2

What international rules are there for carriage?

Answer 2

1. Sea: Hague-Visby, Hamburg and Rotterdam Rules

Question 3

What are the general principles in a contract of carriage?

Answer 3

1. Limits liability for the carrier
2. Limits period of claims against the carrier
3. Carrier has to achieve a given result
4. Carrier has obligation to deliver the goods undamaged

Question 4

What do Incoterms specify?

Answer 4

1. Which party pays for transport
2. Which party arranges transport
3. When risk is passed

Question 5

To what cargoes does the HVR not apply?

Answer 5

1. Live animals

2. Deck cargo