Transport and Logistics

In transport and logistics, everything must be delivered on time, to the right place and in accordance with the agreement. A single delay, a damaged consignment or an unclear arrangement can have immediate consequences for your planning, costs and customer relations.
Precisely because so many parties in this sector are dependent on one another, agreements must be clear from the outset. Carriers, clients, logistics service providers and intermediaries usually work with contracts, general terms and conditions, and industry-specific terms. These set out who bears which risks and what happens if transport, delivery or collaboration does not go as expected.

In practice, disputes over these matters arise regularly. Examples include damage during transport, delays, discrepancies in deliveries, liability or uncertainty regarding risks. Such situations call for swift and practical legal advice, so that you know where you stand and what steps you can take.
Regulatory requirements also play a major role. Businesses in the transport and logistics sectors are subject to rules governing transport, safety, storage, licences and international trade. These rules change regularly. It is therefore important that your contracts, terms and conditions, and working methods are aligned with them.

Within your own business, there are also issues relating to staff, the deployment of equipment, the expansion of activities and collaboration with other parties. These often involve a combination of several areas of law, such as contract law, employment law and administrative law.
Many legal questions in this sector stem from the same core issues: what has been agreed, who bears which risks, and how should this be interpreted? Clear agreements help prevent disputes and provide a solid basis should anything go wrong.

LVH Advocaten assists entrepreneurs in the transport and logistics sector with legal issues that directly impact their business operations. We advise on matters including contracts, general terms and conditions, liability, damages, disputes within the supply chain, regulations and enforcement. In doing so, we look not only at the legal position but, above all, at what works in practice for your business.
By clearly setting out agreements in advance and identifying risks in good time, you maintain control over the supply chain. And if a problem does arise, you can respond swiftly.

Do you have a question about transport, delivery, liability or collaboration within the logistics supply chain? We’ll work with you straight away to assess the risks, opportunities and next steps.