# Force Majeure Clause

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> The moment an event beyond a party's control – a port closure, an outbreak of war, a government embargo – makes contractual performance impossible, the force majeure clause comes into play.

The moment an event beyond a party's control – a port closure, an outbreak of war, a government embargo – makes contractual performance impossible, the force majeure clause comes into play. It relieves the affected party from liability for non-performance or delays caused by such extraordinary circumstances. In international freight and logistics, the clause is a standard feature of transport, warehousing, and sale-of-goods contracts, shielding forwarders and shippers alike when routes are cut off or regulatory action disrupts supply chains. Contract drafting is critical: the triggering events, notice obligations, and duration of relief must be precisely specified, or the clause may be unenforceable when it matters most. Unlike statutory force majeure under national law, the contractual clause gives parties the freedom – and the responsibility – to define its exact scope.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Force Majeure Clause |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 131 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force_majeure |

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