# Limited Liability Carrier Agreements

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Limited liability carrier agreements define the maximum financial exposure a transport operator accepts for loss, damage, or delay, directly shaping risk allocation between shipper and carrier.

Limited liability carrier agreements define the maximum financial exposure a transport operator accepts for loss, damage, or delay, directly shaping risk allocation between shipper and carrier. They typically draw on established international frameworks: the CMR Convention for road transport, the Hague-Visby Rules for ocean freight, and the Montreal Convention for air cargo. The liability ceiling is embedded in the carrier's general conditions of carriage, the bill of lading, or bespoke contract clauses, and is usually expressed per kilogram or per unit of cargo. Where the actual cargo value exceeds the agreed limit, the residual risk remains with the shipper—making supplementary cargo insurance essential in those cases.

**Source:** [https://www.logisticsglossary.com/limited-liability-carrier-agreements](https://www.logisticsglossary.com/limited-liability-carrier-agreements)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Limited Liability Carrier Agreements |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 106 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.logisticsglossary.com/limited-liability-carrier-agreements |

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