Contracts for the overland transport of goods cover the agreement between a sender or consignor and a carrier (or haulage company) for moving goods by road within the transport network. A solicitor in this area drafts, reviews and negotiates haulage contracts, courier or freight agreements, and terms of carriage, including liability for loss or damage, insurance requirements, limits of liability, sub‑contracting, demurrage and detention, and dispute resolution provisions. They also advise on notices, performance milestones, and regulator-compliant practices when dealing with consignors, carriers, brokers, and logistics intermediaries.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They handle the drafting and negotiation of terms governing liability for loss or damage, insurance provisions, sub‑contracting arrangements, limits on liability, and remedies for breach. They draft or review standard and bespoke carriage contracts, bills of lading where applicable, and terms of business with shippers, freight forwarders, and hauliers. They advise on performance obligations, dispute resolution, and how these contracts interact with applicable regulations and industry standards to protect client interests in road transport operations.
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