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Some conditions of carriage are imposed by Statute because of the nature of the goods and/or the method of transport and/or the voyage.
Freight Liability Insurance
We provide this Insurance Protection for carriers and bailees such as :-
Hauliers, Couriers, Warehouse-Keepers and Freight Forwarders.Liability arises through: -
Statute, Contract or Common LawConditions of Carriage
Conditions of carriage should set out the obligations of the carrier or bailee and the customer and vice versa and should be incorporated into the contract of carriage/trading.Why Use Conditions?
Without conditions of carriage a carrier is bound by Common Law.Some conditions of carriage are imposed by Statute because of the nature of the goods and/or the method of transport and/or the voyage.
Communication
Carriers must advise their customers of the Conditions of Carriage that will apply. This should be done in writing.The Insurance Conditions
It is important that the conditions under which the carrier or bailee trades are specifically covered by the insurance contract.