Chapter 1: Responsibilities and Rules in Multimodal Transport 1
Introduction 1
Legal Responsibilities and Rules 2
Choice of Multimodal Regimes and Structure of the Book 8
Chapter 2: Business Practices in Multimodal Transport 11
Introduction 11
Rise of Third Party Logistics 12
Cargo Owner Perspectives on Multimodal Transport 16
Operator Perspectives on Multimodal Transport 23
Insurance Dimensions 27
Final Comments 28
Chapter 3: The International Ruies of Multimodai Transport 31
Introduction 31
Common Considerations in the Multimodal Rules 31
ICC Rules 1975 35
UN Multimodal Transport Convention 1980 37
UNCTAD/ICC Rules 1992 39
Comparative Liability Under the Multimodal Ruies 41
Four Cases of Multimodal Operations 43
Chapter 4: Liability for Unattributed Damage to Goods 49
Introduction 49
Proof of Loss 50
Basis of Liability for Unattributed Damage 52
Extent of Liability for Unattributed Loss 54
Limits of Liability for Unattributed Damage 55
Chapter 5: Liability for Attributed Loss of Goods 61
Introduction 61
Proof of Loss 62
Basis of Liability for Attributed Loss 64
Extent of Liability for Attributed Loss 83
Limits of Liability for Attributed Loss 83
Chapter 6: Liability for Delayed Delivery of Goods 89
Introduction 90
Proof of Loss 91
Basis of Liability for Delay 92
Extent of Liability for Delay 104
Chapter 7: Liability for Consequentiai Business Losses 111
Introduction 112
Proof of Loss 112
Basis of Liability 113
Extent of Liability 114
Compensable Losses 115
Limits of Liability for Damage to Cargo 118
Liability for Consequential Loss 119
Limits of Aggregate Liability 121
Chapter 8: Other Legai Requirements of the Muitimodai Ruies 125
Introduction 125
Form and Content of the Multimodal Contract 126
Relationship Between the Multimodal Rules and Other Contractual Terms 127
Application of the Multimodal Rules to the Operator’s Agents 128
Period of Responsibility 130
Notice of Loss 130
Limitation of Actions 132
Alternative Action in Tort 134
Chapter 9: Evaluation of the Choice of Multimodal Rules 137
Introduction 137
Handling a Claim 137
Claims and Their Source 141
Strategies for Managing Cargo Owner Risks 145
The Choice of Multimodal Rules 151
Unresolved Issues 158
Finai Comments 159
Appendix 1: Table of International Unimodal Transportation Conventions 163
Appendix 2: UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Documents 165
Appendix 3: United Nations Convention on International Multimodal Transport of Goods 173
Appendix 4: ICC Uniform Rules for a Combined Transport Document (1975 Revision) 201