# contracting party

*Last updated: 2026-06-08*

> Every transport and logistics service rests on a contract—and the contracting parties are all those named within it: shipper, logistics provider, carrier, freight forwarder.

Every transport and logistics service rests on a contract—and the contracting parties are all those named within it: shipper, logistics provider, carrier, freight forwarder. In transport law, parties may assume different roles: the principal (who orders the service), the service provider (who performs it), and intermediaries such as the actual carrier. Each bears liability according to their contractual obligations.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertragspartner](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertragspartner)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | contracting party |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 59 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-08 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertragspartner |

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