Study On Multimodal-transport Operator's Liability

From the production of multi-modal transport to nowadays, the transport way has become the best way which save capital. However, the situation of cargo damage, loss or delay is complicated because the characteristics of the transport way. This article discuss the current situation of our country's legislation on multi-modal transport by using the comparative and deductive analyze method and combining practice of multi-modal transport on the basis of legislative practice on international multi-modal transport. I clarify the definition of multi-modal transport, actual carrier, fulfil assistant, and multi-modal document. At the same time, I discuss the nature of multi-modal transport document: if it is negotiable, and if it is document of title. I also discuss the problems lie in the system of multi-modal transport operator's compensation: the complication and disadvantage of network system, the questions of uniform system, the connection between the operator and the others who are responsible, etc. The article discuss the compensation that operator pay the cargo owner and repay from the third party. At the last, I put forward my legislative proposal about multi-modal transport. I think the network system is suitable in the maritime law of our country.