CONTRACTUL DE TRANSPORT MULTIMODAL INTERNAŢIONAL DE MĂRFURI

Abstract

Multimodal transport contract means a contract whereby a multimodal transport operator undertakes, against payment of freight, to perform or to procure the performance of international multimodal transport. Multimodal transport document means a document which evidences a multimodal transport contract, the taking in charge of the goods by the multimodal transport operator, and an undertaking by him to deliver the goods in accordance with the terms of that contract. In accordance with the United Nations Convention on International Multimodal Transport of Goods (Geneva, 24 May 1980), the multimodal transport document shall contain inter alia, the following particulars: the general nature of the goods, the leading marks necessary for identification of the goods, an express statement, if applicable, as to the dangerous character of the goods, the number of packages or pieces, and the gross weight of the goods or their quantity otherwise expressed, all such particulars as furnished by the consignor; the apparent condition of the goods; the name and principal place of business of the multimodal transport operator; the name of the consignor; the consignee, if named by the consignor; the place and date of taking in charge of the goods by the multimodal transport operator; the place of delivery of the goods; the date or the period of delivery of the goods at the place of delivery, if expressly agreed upon between the parties; a statement indicating whether the multimodal transport document is negotiable or non-negotiable; the place and date of issue of the multimodal transport document; the signature of the multimodal transport operator or of a person having authority from him.