FAQs: Transportation
Inland Transportation
Q.
What law governs liabilities arising from the performance
of inland transport?
A. The
Civil and Commercial Code on Carriage of Goods.
Q.
What is the basis of liability of the carrier?
A. Strict liability. The
carrier is liable for the loss of or damage to the goods or delay in delivery
unless he can prove that the loss, damage or delay was caused by force majeure,
the nature of such goods, or the fault of the consignor or consignee.
Q.
Can the carrier make out a provision in a receipt, consignment note
or other documents delivered to the consignor to exclude or limit his liability?
A. No.
Such provision is null and void under the Civil and Commercial
Code, unless the consignor expressly agreed to such exclusion
or limitation of liability.
(October 11, 2007)
The above is intended to
provide general information only. The contents do not constitute
legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. If legal advice
or other expert assistance is required, the services of competent
professionals should be sought.
For
further information, please contact Ms.
Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut, Partner & Head of Transportation
& Insurance Group
(june.v@tillekeandgibbins.com).
