The Liability Of Freight Forwarder

In maritime, air, and land transportation, parties involved in the carriage of goods, such as the buyer, seller, interested party, carrier, or consignor, may arrange for the transportation of their goods by entering into contracts with other individuals/agencies without directly engaging in the transportation process themselves. Entrusting the carriage to another third party, while advantageous in terms of time and cost, ensures that the transportation is handled by an expert in the field, thus safeguarding the commercial interests of the parties involved. Individuals appointed for the organization of transportation, undertaking the ‘carriage’ of goods, are referred to as freight forwarders (“Forwarder”). However, depending on the nature of the contract and the obligations assumed by the Forwarder under the contract, the carriage may also be performed by the Forwarder. In the event that the Forwarder personally undertakes the carriage process, they may be held responsible akin to a carrier under the rights and obligations arising from the carriage process.