1. Obligations of the Carrier
Ensure transportation: Ensure the complete and safe transportation of goods to the designated location within the agreed timeframe.
Deliver goods: Deliver the goods to the authorized recipient.
Transportation costs: Bear the costs related to the transportation of goods, unless otherwise agreed.
Insurance: Purchase civil liability insurance as required by law.
Compensation for damages: Compensate the shipper for damages if the carrier loses or damages the goods, unless otherwise agreed or specified by law.
2. Rights of the Carrier
Verify goods: Check the authenticity of the goods, the bill of lading, or equivalent shipping documents.
Refuse transportation: Refuse to transport goods that do not match the type specified in the contract.
Request payment: Demand the shipper to pay the full transportation fee on time.
Refuse to transport prohibited goods: Refuse to transport prohibited items or goods that are dangerous or toxic.
3. Obligations of the Shipper
Pay transportation fees: Pay the full transportation fee to the carrier according to the agreed timeline and method.
Provide necessary information: Provide necessary information related to the transported goods to ensure their safety.
Supervise goods: Supervise the goods during transportation, if agreed. If the goods are lost or damaged while under the shipper's supervision, no compensation will be provided.
4. Rights of the Shipper
Request timely delivery: Request the carrier to transport the goods to the correct location and time as agreed.
Receive goods: Personally or designate a third party to receive the transported goods.
5. Compensation for Damages
Carrier’s responsibility: The carrier must compensate the shipper for damages if the goods are lost or damaged.
Shipper’s responsibility: The shipper must compensate the carrier and third parties for damages caused by dangerous or toxic goods that are not adequately packaged or secured during transportation.
Force majeure: In cases of force majeure leading to the loss, damage, or destruction of the transported goods, the carrier shall not be liable for compensation, unless otherwise agreed or specified by law.