# Cargo Transport Agreement

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> At the moment goods are tendered to the carrier, the contract of carriage comes into existence – the legal instrument defining the rights and obligations of shipper and carrier for a specific transport movement.

At the moment goods are tendered to the carrier, the contract of carriage comes into existence – the legal instrument defining the rights and obligations of shipper and carrier for a specific transport movement. It sets out freight rates, liability limits, delivery schedules, and handling conditions. Key clauses address damage claims, cargo exclusions such as undeclared hazardous materials, and time limits for lodging complaints. The governing legal regime depends on the mode of transport: road freight falls under the CMR Convention, sea freight terms are typically embodied in the bill of lading, and air freight in the air waybill. Certain liability provisions are mandatory under transport law and cannot be contractually waived, even by standard terms and conditions.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carriage_of_goods_contract](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carriage_of_goods_contract)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Cargo Transport Agreement |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 118 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carriage_of_goods_contract |

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