The conclusion of an international shipping contract of goods is an important factor for the safe and less risky shipping of goods. In order for the contract to be considered international, the subject of the contract must be goods located abroad, and the parties must be in different countries, therefore, the movement of goods from one country to another.

When concluding an international shipping contract, it is important to remember that the more detailed and competent it is built, the safer both sides will feel, avoiding problems.

When concluding international shipping contract, there are points that are extremely necessary to include.

* Information about the carrier, lessee, recipient of goods and other affiliated persons (if any),
* Since the subject of the contract is the shipping of goods, specific information about the shipped cargo must be included: type, quantity, volume, condition of the cargo, etc.,
* The content of the work, where the time and place of delivery are clearly indicated,
* Dispute settlement provisions,
* Expenses incurred,
* Rights and obligations of the parties - the contract must clearly define the obligations of the parties. This will help to understand in risky situations which party's responsibility was not fully fulfilled.
* Provisions on force majeure - even a very competent contract and the seemingly ideal course of cargo transportation cannot exclude force majeure cases-loss, damage to cargo, etc. It is necessary to allocate a separate clause in the contract for similar situations. In general, in order not to suffer in force majeure situations during international cargo transportation, it is advisable to insure the cargo.

Classification international shipping contract of goods can be based on many factors. That is, an agreement on international cargo shipping by air, sea, and land. Each type of shipping, of course, has its own characteristics, which are expressed in the contract.

Also keep in mind that the contract form must comply with national export and import laws and international conventions.

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Don't forget to sign an international shipping contract following the above points and rules that we have highlighted.