# transport obligation

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> The transport obligation binds a carrier to move agreed goods from the point of origin to the destination once a valid transport contract has been concluded.

The transport obligation binds a carrier to move agreed goods from the point of origin to the destination once a valid transport contract has been concluded. It covers not only the physical movement but also proper handling of the cargo and compliance with agreed delivery schedules. The governing legal frameworks are the CMR Convention for international road freight and the CIM Uniform Rules for rail transport. Where goods are lost, damaged, or delivered late, the carrier is liable under these instruments unless a recognised exemption applies—such as force majeure or proven fault on the part of the shipper. In freight forwarding practice, the transport obligation shapes how contracts are drafted, how cargo insurance is structured, and how claims are processed.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | transport obligation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 120 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportvertrag |

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