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air freight liability
Air freight liability is the legal responsibility of the air carrier for loss, damage, or delay of goods during air transport, governed primarily by the Montreal Convention (2003) and its predecessor, the Warsaw Convention (1929).
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Air freight liability is the legal responsibility of the air carrier for loss, damage, or delay of goods during air transport, governed primarily by the Montreal Convention (2003) and its predecessor, the Warsaw Convention (1929). These treaties establish uniform liability limits and compensation procedures internationally. Liability attaches from acceptance for carriage until delivery. Carriers, forwarders, and shippers must be aware that certain exemptions—including war, civil unrest, and force majeure—may limit or exclude liability depending on the circumstances.
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