Forward: Transport and Logistics Insurance podcast
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Forward: Transport and Logistics Insurance podcast
Case Study: Agent or Carrier? When Due Diligence Lead to Gross Negligence
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Gediminas Dauksa
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Episode 15
This podcast 🎙️ episode explores a case from Lithuania's Supreme Court that addresses forwarders as agents liability and operational due diligence in international transport 🏛️. Gediminas Daukša, in this solo episode, breaks down a 2011 case where a seemingly routine shipment led to legal implications for the transport industry 📦.
Key Takeaways
- Contract clarity is crucial - your operational role cannot be retroactively reinterpreted
- Proper subcontractor verification is a fundamental obligation, not just a formality
- Gross negligence can strip away CMR Convention liability limitations
- Failure to notify clients of operational changes can constitute serious negligence
- The distinction between freight forwarder and carrier roles has significant legal implications
- Courts will examine actual contract terms rather than post-incident explanations
