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Is the carrier’s liability limited in CMR carriage?

Yes. The CMR Convention limits the carrier's liability for damage and loss with an upper limit tied to the weight of the goods (a set amount per kilogram). However, this limit may not apply in the event of the carrier's gross fault. We carefully assess whether the limit applies in the specific case.

Updated · July 20261 min readCategory · Practice & Disputes
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Yes. The CMR Convention limits the carrier's liability for damage and loss with an upper limit tied to the weight of the goods (a set amount per kilogram). However, this limit may not apply in the event of the carrier's gross fault. We carefully assess whether the limit applies in the specific case.

Yes. The CMR Convention limits the carrier’s liability for damage and loss with an upper limit tied to the weight of the goods (a set amount per kilogram). However, this limit may not apply in the event of the carrier’s gross fault. We carefully assess whether the limit applies in the specific case.

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