Multimodal Transport Law e-bog

An accessible introduction to multimodal contracts of carriage, Multimodal Transport Law works from general principles toward specific, technical problems. Adopting an international approach, it addresses such key topics as:Contracts of carriageTransport documentsThe parties to a contract of carriageInternational conventions on the carriage of goodsMultimodal situations covered by unimodal conventionsConflict of lawsThe rules applicable to the individual legs of multimodal contracts of carriageThe Rotterdam RulesProviding a close examination of the relevant rules, regulations and case law, this is essential reading for law students, useful for claims handlers and practitioners, and of interest for academics and legislators seeking a better appreciation of multimodal contracts of carriage.