# handover into custody

*Last updated: 2026-06-19*

> Handover into custody marks the point at which a carrier, warehouse operator, or freight forwarder assumes legal responsibility for goods entrusted to them.

Handover into custody marks the point at which a carrier, warehouse operator, or freight forwarder assumes legal responsibility for goods entrusted to them. From this moment, the custodian is liable for loss, damage, or delay – liability ends when the goods are delivered to the consignee. The precise timing is critical in any damage claim: losses occurring before handover remain the sender's responsibility. The concept is closely tied to the liability frameworks of international conventions such as the CMR and the Hague-Visby Rules, which define the period of liability by reference to when the carrier takes charge of the goods. Handover into custody should not be confused with contractual acceptance: the two may diverge if goods are contractually acknowledged but not yet physically received.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | handover into custody |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 124 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obhut |

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