We work closely with cargo transport and freight forwarding clients both here in Poland and abroad. Our support includes, in particular:

• Preparation of and advice on cargo transport and freight forwarding contracts, general terms and conditions, and other transport-related contracts both for Polish and foreign markets, including under the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR) and the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
• Preparation of trade contracts compliant with International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS)
• Preparation of and advice on the use of cargo transport order templates
• Advice on vehicle purchase/lease contracts, vehicle repair/development contracts, and cargo transport infrastructure lease contracts
• Legal representation in court cases involving non-execution and improper execution of cargo transportation contracts (damaged goods, defected goods, delays, and claims pursued for damages under guarantee)
• Legal representation in pursuit of insurance claims
• Out-of-court and in-court enforcement of debts incurred by business partners
• Legal advice on starting domestic and international cargo transport businesses in Poland, selecting the business structure most legally suited to the client?s goals, and obtaining all necessary administrative permits
• Guidance on labor law issues involving the freight transport industry (including selection of appropriate time and attendance management systems for transport and logistics, and setting up remuneration schemes for transport companies, including derivatives, e.g., per diem allowances for overnight accommodation of drivers)
• Legal representation, when required, before such Polish authorities as the Road Transport Inspectorate, the National Labor Inspectorate, the Customs Office, and the Tax Office