Zum Inhalt springen

Termination clause – right of partial termination | Freight-Academy™

TCRoPT

GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 13, 2026

Termination clause – right of partial termination

When concluding a logistics or supply agreement, the practical question arises whether the entire contract must be terminated or only specific sections—a partial termination clause addresses this need.

Quick Answer

When concluding a logistics or supply agreement, the practical question arises whether the entire contract must be terminated or only specific sections—a partial termination clause addresses this…

A termination clause granting the right of partial termination permits one party to end only a designated portion of the contract while the remaining obligations and services continue unchanged.

This is particularly valuable for flexibly adjusting capacity, route volume, or service scope without severing the business relationship entirely.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.contractstandards.com/terms/termination-clause

Category

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Reading time

1 min

Words

93

Mentioned in

–

Termination clause – right of partial termination

Related links1 Bereiche/Sections • 5 Links▾

Navigation

Glossary overview
News
Information
Tools
Transport cost calculator

Definition & Explanation

When concluding a logistics or supply agreement, the practical question arises whether the entire contract must be terminated or only specific sections—a partial termination clause addresses this need. A termination clause granting the right of partial termination permits one party to end only a designated portion of the contract while the remaining obligations and services continue unchanged. This is particularly valuable for flexibly adjusting capacity, route volume, or service scope without severing the business relationship entirely. The benefit: partial terminations avoid operational disruption and enable gradual capacity reduction in response to changing demand.

Next steps

Matching tools and partners

Compare IncotermsClarify duties, cost and riskOpen Calculate transit timeEstimate duration per transport modeOpen Calculate transport costWork out freight / road costOpen Find a matching partnerFreight forwarders and logistics partners worldwideOpen

Related Terms

You might also be interested in these terms

Industrial Supply Logistics

Keeping production processes continuously stocked with raw materials, components, and auxiliary supplies—at the right time, in the…

Shortage

Shortages surface when the quantity of goods actually available falls below what was ordered or stated on the delivery note – a ga…

Split Shipment Coordination

Split shipment coordination comes into play when an order contains items that become available at different times or from differen…

Units per Truckload Planning

Planning a full or partial truck load means calculating the right quantity of product units to ship in one trip. Freight carriers …

Incoterms damages (compensation)

When shipments arrive late, cargo is damaged, or contractual obligations are breached, shippers routinely claim damages under Inco…

Delivery Accuracy Metrics in Logistics

Delivery accuracy metrics measure how consistently a logistics operation fulfils its core promise: right goods, right quantity, ri…

⚖️ ICC Incoterms 2020

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Analyze all 11 Incoterms 2020: cost matrix, risk timeline, insurance gap detector and customs responsibility – free, no login required.

Incoterms Simulator →

Logistics knowledge straight to your inbox

Free · No password · Never a paywall. Weekly top news and facts from logistics.

I agree to my email being processed for the newsletter. Unsubscribe any time.

Cite this page

Writing a report, paper or LinkedIn post? Use one of these citation templates.

Recommended format: Source: Freight Academy – Termination clause – right of partial termination (https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/termination-clause-right-of-partial-termination), accessed 2026-09-12
APA style: Freight Academy Editorial Team. (2026). Termination clause – right of partial termination. Freight Academy. https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/termination-clause-right-of-partial-termination
BibTeX: @misc{terminationclauseright2026, title = {Termination clause – right of partial termination}, author = {{Freight Academy Editorial Team}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/termination-clause-right-of-partial-termination}, note = {Freight Academy, accessed 2026-09-12} }

Content reviewed and editorially cleared.

Community Questions & Answers

Share your knowledge, ask follow-up questions, or add practical insights to this page. Every contribution is moderated before publication.

No community answers yet. Be the first.

Every contribution is reviewed before publication. Your email is never shown publicly.