ABSTRACT
Now in its sixth edition, this key text provides a comprehensive analysis of the international carriage of goods by road under the provisions of the CMR Convention. The author offers unparalleled coverage of both English and European case law in a text that is praised for its accessible, user-friendly style.
This new edition is fully updated with the very latest in case law both internationally and on a domestic level, including:
- New developments on the applicability of the CMR to multimodal transport, as per the Godafoss case
- The concept of the "wilful misconduct" in failure to guard the vehicle
- Thorough analysis of TNT Express Nederland BV v AXA Versicherung AG
It also provides new coverage of the impact of e-commerce on road haulage.
This book is an invaluable reference tool for transport practitioners with an international and domestic client base. It is also a useful guide for academics and students of the carriage of goods by road.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |330 pages
The CMR
chapter |56 pages
Application of the CMR
chapter |14 pages
The Contract of Carriage: Documentation
chapter |42 pages
The Journey
chapter |66 pages
Claims
chapter |31 pages
The Liability of the Carrier
chapter |33 pages
Defences Available to the Carrier
chapter |45 pages
The Special Risks
chapter |38 pages
Remedies
part |100 pages
English Domestic Law