How can I protect myself from losses or damages to my cargo?
January 17, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Konrad Falk
Dear lawyer specializing in transport and logistics law,
My name is Gerald Bauer and I am the owner of a small business that regularly transports cargo. Lately, I have been experiencing an increase in problems with losses and damages to my cargo. This not only leads to financial losses, but also to a loss of trust from my customers.
The current situation is putting a heavy burden on my company and I am very concerned about how I can protect myself from such incidents in the future. I have already tried to negotiate better coverage with the transport companies, but unfortunately without success so far.
Therefore, I am wondering what steps I can take as a company to better protect my cargo and minimize potential losses or damages. Are there specific contract clauses that I should agree on with the transport companies? Or are there insurances that can help me reduce my risk?
I would greatly appreciate if you could provide me with some tips or solutions to better protect my cargo and prevent further losses to my company.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Gerald Bauer
Dear Mr. Bauer,
Thank you for your inquiry and your trust in my expertise in the field of transport and logistics law. I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing increased problems with losses and damages to your cargo recently. These incidents can not only result in financial losses but also affect the trust of your customers in your company. I understand that this is a challenging situation for your business.
To better protect your cargo and minimize potential losses or damages, there are various measures that your company can take. Firstly, it is important that you carefully select transport companies. Check the reputation and experience of the companies before entering into contracts with them. Additionally, ensure that the transport companies have sufficient insurance coverage to address potential damages.
Regarding contract clauses, there are certain points that you should definitely agree on with the transport companies to reduce your risk. These include liability limitations, damage reports, insurance obligations, and liability exclusions. It is advisable to clearly and unambiguously formulate these points in the contracts to be optimally protected in the event of a damage claim.
Furthermore, your company may consider additional insurance to further minimize your risk. Transport insurance, cargo insurance, or general liability insurance can be helpful to financially protect you in case of damage.
It is important to seek legal advice to ensure that your contracts with transport companies are legally sound and that your interests are preserved in the event of damage. As a lawyer specializing in transport and logistics law, I am here to professionally support you in this area and offer you tailored solutions.
I hope these tips help you to better protect your cargo and safeguard your company from further losses. If you have any further questions or require more detailed advice, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards,
Konrad Falk, Lawyer specializing in transport and logistics law
