Common use of Sea and Air Carriers Clause in Contracts

Sea and Air Carriers. You should note that the liability of air and sea carriers for loss of, damage to and delay in the delivery of goods is limited by international treaties, rules and regulations, and that if a sea carrier in an emergency, and to save such of the ship's cargo as it can, fails to deliver the Goods, or diverts them to a place other than the intended destination, You have limited rights against that carrier, and You may be liable for general average contribution (a contribution to the costs incurred by the carrier to preserve the vessel and its cargo) and salvage charges, and/or the additional cost of onward carriage to the intended destination. These are insurable risks, and You should arrange adequate marine transit insurance cover, which may be arranged through Us - see sub-clause 10.1.

Sea and Air Carriers. You should note that the liability of air and sea carriers for loss of, damage to and delay in the delivery of goods is limited by international treaties, rules and regulations, and that if a sea carrier in an emergency, and to save such of the ship's ’s cargo as it can, fails to deliver the Goods, or diverts them to a place other than the intended destination, You have limited rights against that carrier, and You may be liable for general average contribution (a contribution to the costs incurred by the carrier to preserve the vessel and its cargo) and salvage charges, and/or the additional cost of onward carriage to the intended destination. These are insurable risks, and You should arrange adequate marine transit insurance cover, which may be arranged through Us - see sub-clause 10.1.