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Forwarder, multimodal transport operator and cargo owners' interests: A comparative study of selected legal aspects of freight forwarding and multimodal transport under common law and civil law

Posted on:1992-03-18Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Ley, WillfriedFull Text:PDF
GTID:2476390014499396Subject:Law
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This thesis examines the common law and civil law concepts of forwarding. By comparing the legal status of forwarders, criteria are developed by which to determine in what capacity a particular forwarder is operating. Emphasis is given to the apparent intent of forwarders nowadays to act as carriers. This intent is decisive of a forwarder's primary status and, consequently, of the appropriate body of governing transport law.;The results of the investigations into forwarding provide the basis for the subsequent analysis of the regulation of multimodal transport. Important issues reappear which have a background in forwarding and carriage. The legal status of transport operators is only understandable in this context.;Another vital part of transport law is protection of the customers' interests by cargo insurance. The thesis addresses certain aspects affected by multimodalism. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)...
Keywords/Search Tags:Law, Forwarding, Multimodal transport, Legal
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