Shipping Information Template

Shipping Information Template

Parties and Recitals

Client Name:   Service Provider Name:

Effective Date:

WHEREAS, Client Name desires to arrange for the transportation, handling and customs processing of certain goods described below; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider Name is engaged in the business of providing freight, logistics and transportation services and possesses the facilities, licenses and expertise to perform such services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

Service Provider shall arrange and perform such transportation, loading, stowage, unloading, transloading, warehousing and customs brokerage as reasonably necessary to effect the shipments described in Shipment Details. Service Provider's obligations do not extend to packing or labeling unless expressly agreed in writing.

Shipment Details

Payment Terms

Freight Charges / Rate:

All amounts are payable in the currency specified on the invoice. Service Provider may require advance payment or deposit for first shipments or for shipments containing high-value or high-risk goods. Client will reimburse reasonable and documented third-party charges incurred in performance of services.

Insurance, Liability and Claims

Unless Client procures and provides evidence of insurance covering the goods, Service Provider's liability for loss or damage to goods shall be limited to the lesser of direct proven loss or the value declared for carriage, subject to applicable statutory limits. Client shall notify Service Provider in writing of any claim for loss, damage or delay within seven (7) days of delivery for visible loss or damage, and within fourteen (14) days for concealed loss or damage; failure to provide timely notice shall constitute a waiver of the claim to the extent allowed by law.

Client shall indemnify and hold Service Provider harmless from and against all third-party claims arising from inaccurate shipping information, failure to declare hazardous materials, or failure to comply with applicable export, import or safety laws.

Term and Termination

Term Start Date:    Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered no fewer than prior to the intended termination date. Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice identifying the breach.

Confidentiality

Each party shall hold in confidence and not disclose to third parties any non-public business information of the other party disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including shipment manifests, pricing and customer lists, except as required by law or to perform the services. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than through a breach of this Agreement.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of: without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Entire Agreement

This document, together with any written schedules or attachments executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Notices

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