Carrier’s right of retention: may goods be withheld for an unpaid invoice?
Unpaid invoices, goods held and earlier debts: the conditions for a carrier’s right of retention.
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Freight forwarder’s right of retention: how far does it extend?
The freight forwarder’s right of retention and its conditions, in light of the judgment of 9 September 2026.
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Air waybill: what does an AWB prove in a dispute?
AWB, weight, packages and apparent condition: documents to cross-check when preparing an air freight claim.
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Goods damaged during air carriage: preserving your claim
Air cargo damage: written complaints, evidence and compensation under the Montreal Convention.
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Temperature-controlled transport: evidence is gathered prior to the expert assessment
In the event of an alleged breach of the cold chain, technical data may take precedence over the parties’ assertions.
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Damaged goods: what reservations should be made on delivery?
Three days under domestic law, seven days for certain non-apparent damage under the CMR: the initial classification of the carriage immediately determines the course of action to be taken.
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CMR: why does compensation not always match the value of the goods?
In international road transport, the commercial value of the cargo and the compensation payable by the carrier may differ significantly.
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Freight forwarders: who is liable for damage caused by a subcontracted carrier?
The freight forwarder is not merely a conveyor of orders: they organise the carriage in their own name and are liable, under their own legal regime, for the parties they select.
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Theft of goods: is gross negligence sufficient to constitute inexcusable fault?
In a judgement of 22 October 2025, the Court of Cassation reiterated that inexcusable fault cannot be inferred solely from a finding of negligence, however serious.
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CMR: when does a written claim suspend the limitation period?
A simple reply from the carrier stating that the case has been referred to its insurer does not necessarily constitute a rejection that restarts the limitation period.
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Road transport: the one-year limitation period and the pitfall of the one-month time limit for bringing a claim
Under domestic transport law, the one-year time limit is crucial. For certain recourse claims, the timeframe is even shorter.
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