Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper

COMPANY LETTERHEAD

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

AGREEMENT BETWEEN CARRIER AND SHIPPER

This Agreement is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

**{{carrier_company_name}}** (hereinafter referred to as "the Carrier"), a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{carrier_address}},

AND

**{{shipper_company_name}}** (hereinafter referred to as "the Shipper"), a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{shipper_address}}.

The Carrier and the Shipper are hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Parties” and individually as “Party.”

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1. The Shipper hereby engages the Carrier to transport goods as described in Schedule A (attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement) from the origin specified to the destination specified, using the agreed mode of transport.

1.2. The Carrier agrees to provide transportation services in a diligent, professional, and timely manner, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT TERMS

2.1. The Shipper agrees to pay the Carrier the fees as set out in Schedule B (attached hereto and forming part of this Agreement) for the services rendered.

2.2. Payment shall be made within {{payment_due_days}} days from the date of the invoice, which shall be issued by the Carrier upon {{event_trigger_for_invoice_e.g._delivery_of_goods_or_completion_of_service}}.

2.3. All payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the bank account specified by the Carrier. Late payments may incur interest at a rate of {{interest_rate_percentage}}% per annum.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SHIPPER

3.1. The Shipper shall be responsible for properly packaging, labelling, and documenting the goods for transport.

3.2. The Shipper warrants that it has the legal right to ship the goods and that the goods are not contraband or hazardous materials unless properly declared and handled in accordance with all applicable regulations.

3.3. The Shipper shall provide accurate and complete information regarding the nature, quantity, and value of the goods, as well as any special handling instructions.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CARRIER

4.1. The Carrier shall be responsible for the safe and secure transportation of the goods from the point of origin to the designated destination.

4.2. The Carrier shall maintain all necessary licenses, permits, and insurance coverage required for the provision of transportation services.

4.3. The Carrier shall provide the Shipper with tracking information and updates on the status of the shipment as reasonably requested.

5. LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

5.1. The Carrier’s liability for loss or damage to the goods shall be limited to {{liability_limit_amount}} per incident or per kilogram, whichever is less, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5.2. The Carrier shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of business, or interruption of business.

5.3. The Shipper agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Carrier from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from the Shipper's breach of this Agreement or its negligence.

5.4. Force Majeure: Neither Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond the reasonable control of that Party, including, but not limited to, acts of God, war, acts of terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labour or materials.

6. INSURANCE

6.1. The Shipper is responsible for insuring the goods to their full value. The Carrier may, upon request and at the Shipper's expense, arrange for additional insurance coverage.

6.2. The Carrier shall maintain general liability insurance in an amount not less than {{insurance_amount}}.

7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}.

7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity hereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}}.

7.3. The seat of the arbitration shall be {{city}}, {{country}}.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attached schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

**FOR THE CARRIER:**

Name: {{carrier_signatory_name}}

Title: {{carrier_signatory_title}}

Signature: _________________________

Date: _________________________

**FOR THE SHIPPER:**

Name: {{shipper_signatory_name}}

Title: {{shipper_signatory_title}}

Signature: _________________________

Date: _________________________