International transportation contracts often consist of contracts signed between two or more countries to facilitate the transportation of goods, services, passengers, and similar items. These contracts are a collection of principles, regulations, and laws created to preserve the rights and interests of the contracting parties as well as to comply with international laws and regulations regarding transportation.
International transportation contracts include international maritime safety agreements, international cargo transportation contracts, international passenger transportation contracts, international land transportation contracts, and international air transportation contracts.
In general, international transportation contracts pursue the following objectives:
1- Facilitation and acceleration of international movement of goods, passengers, and services
2- Determination of responsibilities and rights of the contracting parties in case of damages and delays in transportation
3- Compliance with international laws and regulations in the field of transportation
4- Ensuring the safety and health of passengers, goods, and services in international transportation.
To draft international transportation contracts, attention should be paid to the following:
- Contractual competencies: The competencies included in the international transportation contract should be defined based on relevant international laws. This includes topics such as the governing law of the contract, the place of arbitration, language, and dispute resolution.
- Transportation conditions: The contract should specify transportation conditions, including the method of transfer, responsibilities, parties involved in the delivery of goods, and transportation costs.
- Insurance: Insurances that cover mutual responsibilities and transportation should be included in the international transportation contract.
- Obligations of the parties: Each party to the contract must explain its obligations regarding transportation conditions and responsibilities.
- Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the parties for each aspect of transportation should be included in the international transportation contract. This includes matters such as delivering goods, issuing transportation documents, cargo security, and payment of transportation costs.
Considering the above, drafting an international transportation contract is a specialized field that requires professional knowledge and experience.
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