conditions of carriage
Definition
Binding rules and regulations spelled out in a carrier's contract of carriage (or in the carrier's tariff) and applicable to all shippers and passengers irrespective of the amount of freight or fare paid. These conditions cover the obligations and rights of the carrier and the shipper/passenger—from reservation of cargo-space/passenger-seat to the claims procedure—as well as compensation payable in case of damage, loss, injury, or death. In most countries, freight-carriers' conditions are governed by Hague rules or Hague-Visby rules; and those of passenger-carriers,' by Warsaw Convention (as amended by Hague protocol). Also called terms and conditions of carriage.
conditions of carriage is in the Banking, Commerce & Finance, International Trade & Relations, Purchasing & Procurement and Shipping, Transport, & Travel subjects.
conditions of carriage appears in the definitions of the following terms: Warsaw Convention, rule 240, short form bill of lading (B/L), conference, air waybill (AWB), contract of carriage and terms and conditions of carriage
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