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Freight Forwarding Agreement
"I need a Freight Forwarding Agreement for my automotive parts business, covering shipments between Germany and Eastern Europe, with specific provisions for dangerous goods handling and customs clearance procedures, to commence from January 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the Freight Forwarder and the Customer, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses
2. Background: Brief context of the agreement and the parties' business relationship
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including technical logistics terms and contract-specific definitions
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the freight forwarding services to be provided, including basic transportation, handling, and logistics services
5. Obligations of the Freight Forwarder: Core responsibilities including cargo handling, route planning, carrier selection, and documentation
6. Obligations of the Customer: Customer's duties including providing accurate cargo information, packaging requirements, and documentation
7. Rates and Payment Terms: Pricing structure, payment schedule, currency, and invoicing procedures
8. Liability and Insurance: Liability limitations according to German law, insurance requirements, and indemnification provisions
9. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal terms, and termination conditions
10. Force Majeure: Circumstances excusing performance and related procedures
11. Confidentiality: Protection of business information and trade secrets
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction for disputes
13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments
1. Customs Clearance Services: Include when the freight forwarder will handle customs procedures
2. Dangerous Goods Handling: Required when transportation of hazardous materials is contemplated
3. Warehousing Services: Include when storage services are part of the agreement
4. Special Equipment Provisions: Add when specific transportation equipment or handling tools are required
5. Temperature-Controlled Transport: Include for temperature-sensitive cargo transportation
6. IT Systems and Integration: Add when parties will use integrated tracking or management systems
7. Key Performance Indicators: Include when specific performance metrics will be tracked
8. Environmental Compliance: Add when specific environmental standards or certifications are required
1. Schedule 1 - Service Level Agreement: Detailed performance metrics, response times, and service standards
2. Schedule 2 - Price List: Detailed breakdown of rates, surcharges, and special service fees
3. Schedule 3 - Operating Procedures: Specific procedures for booking, documentation, and handling
4. Schedule 4 - Insurance Coverage: Details of insurance policies and coverage limits
5. Schedule 5 - Contact Details: Key personnel and emergency contact information
6. Appendix A - Required Documentation: Templates and examples of required shipping documents
7. Appendix B - Equipment Specifications: Technical specifications for vehicles and handling equipment
8. Appendix C - Dangerous Goods Procedures: Specific procedures for handling hazardous materials if applicable
Authors
Logistics and Transportation
Manufacturing
Retail
International Trade
E-commerce
Automotive
Chemical Industry
Pharmaceutical
Food and Beverage
Electronics
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Legal
Operations
Supply Chain
Procurement
Logistics
Risk Management
Compliance
Commercial
Finance
Customer Service
Business Development
Logistics Manager
Supply Chain Director
Procurement Manager
Operations Director
Contract Manager
Legal Counsel
Transportation Manager
Freight Forwarding Specialist
Commercial Director
Risk Manager
Compliance Officer
Business Development Manager
Chief Operating Officer
Import/Export Manager
Supply Chain Analyst
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