Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper

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Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper

Agreement Between Carrier and Shipper

Parties

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

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

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

Services

The Carrier agrees to transport goods as specified by the Shipper from the point of origin to the destination, as detailed in the attached Schedule A ({{schedule_a_reference}}).

The Carrier shall provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and expertise to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the goods.

Specific services include: {{list_of_services_provided}} (e.g., freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing).

Responsibilities of the Carrier

The Carrier shall:

Responsibilities of the Shipper

The Shipper shall:

Payment Terms

The Shipper shall pay the Carrier for services rendered in accordance with the rates and terms outlined in Schedule B ({{schedule_b_reference}}), attached hereto and forming an integral part of this Agreement.

Payment shall be made within {{number_of_days}} days of the date of invoice. Overdue payments shall accrue interest at a rate of {{interest_rate}}% per annum.

All charges are exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), which shall be charged at the prevailing rate, if applicable.

Liability and Insurance

The Carrier shall be liable for loss or damage to goods from the time they are taken into custody until delivery, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement.

The Carrier's liability shall not exceed {{liability_limit_currency}} {{liability_limit_amount}} per consignment or an amount equal to {{liability_limit_percentage}}% of the declared value of the goods, whichever is lower.

The Carrier shall maintain adequate insurance coverage for goods in transit. Proof of insurance can be provided upon request.

The Shipper is responsible for declaring the true value of the goods and for arranging additional insurance coverage if the Carrier's liability limits are deemed insufficient.

Indemnification

Each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with its performance of this Agreement, except to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnified Party.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall first be subjected to informal negotiations between the Parties.

If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within {{number_of_days}} days, the Parties agree to refer the dispute to mediation in accordance with the rules of {{mediation_body_name}}.

Should mediation fail, the dispute shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by {{arbitration_body_name}} in accordance with its rules. The seat of arbitration shall be {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}. The language of the arbitration shall be English.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect until terminated by either Party in accordance with the provisions herein.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing {{notice_period_days}} days' written notice to the other Party.

This Agreement may be terminated by either Party immediately upon written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of any terms of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days of receiving written notice of the breach.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with its Schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral.

Signatures

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

FOR THE CARRIER:

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Name: {{carrier_signatory_name}}

Title: {{carrier_signatory_title}}

Date: {{carrier_signature_date}}

FOR THE SHIPPER:

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Name: {{shipper_signatory_name}}

Title: {{shipper_signatory_title}}

Date: {{shipper_signature_date}}