Rights and obligations of the parties in a property transportation contract

Article overview

A property transportation contract is an important agreement between the parties, helping to clearly define the rights and obligations of each party during the implementation process. Defining specific terms not only protects legal rights but also builds trust in transactions. In the article below, Long Phan will provide information about regulations related to the rights and obligations of the parties in current property transportation contracts.

Rights and obligations of the parties in the property transportation contracts
Rights and obligations of the parties in the property transportation contracts

Regulations on property transportation contracts

Property transportation contracts are specifically regulated in Article 530 of the Civil Code 2015. Accordingly, a transportation contract is an agreement between the parties, the carrier is obliged to transport the property to the agreed location and deliver the property to the authorized recipient, the charterer is obliged to pay the transportation fee.

According to Article 531 of the Civil Code 2015, property transportation contracts can be made in three forms:

  • Document;
  • Speech;
  • Or specific behavior;
  • Bill of lading or equivalent shipping document is considered evidence of contract conclusion.

A property transportation contract needs to contain the following elements:

  • Information about transport assets,
  • Delivery location, shipping time,
  • Means of transportation,
  • Fees and payment methods.

Regulations on Rights and obligations of parties in property transportation contracts

Rights and obligations of the carrier

Articles 534 and 535 of the Civil Code 2015 provide detailed regulations on the rights and obligations of the carrier. Specifically as follows:

The carrier’s obligations include:

  • Ensuring adequate and safe transportation of assets to the designated location on time
  • Hand over the property to the person entitled to receive it
  • Bear the costs related to transportation, unless the parties agree otherwise
  • Buy civil liability insurance
  • Compensate for damages in case of loss or damage to property, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

The carrier’s rights include:

  • Check the authenticity of assets and shipping documents
  • Refuse to transport property that is not in accordance with the agreement
  • Request payment of fees on time
  • Refuse to transport prohibited or dangerous assets.
Rights and obligations of the carrier
Rights and obligations of the carrier

Rights and obligations of the charterer

According to Articles 536 and 537 of the Civil Code 2015, the charterer has specific rights and obligations during contract performance. Full implementation of these obligations ensures that the transportation process takes place smoothly.

Obligations of the charterer:

  • Pay the shipping fee in full on time
  • Provides information about shipping assets
  • Look after the property if agreed upon
  • Pack and preserve assets as required.

Rights of the charterer:

  • Request transportation to the right location and time
  • Designate the recipient of the assets
  • Claim compensation when property is damaged.
Rights and obligations of the charterer
Rights and obligations of the charterer

Why is it necessary to use consulting services on rights and obligations in goods purchase and sale contracts?

Legal consulting services on transportation contracts help parties clearly understand their rights and obligations. This minimizes the risk of disputes during the implementation of goods purchase and sale contracts.

Prioritizing the use of consulting services brings the following benefits:

  • Ensuring legal compliance: Consulting services help parties clearly understand relevant legal regulations, avoid violations and legal risks.
  • Identify rights and obligations: Helps clearly define the rights and obligations of each party, thereby limiting disputes that arise during contract implementation.
  • Ensuring the legality of the contract: Drafting contracts according to regulations, checking the legality of terms, protecting the rights of both parties.
  • Preventing legal risks: Determining compensation liability, regulating force majeure cases, consulting on liability insurance, and guiding dispute resolution.
  • Save costs and time: Avoid errors in contracts, reduce the possibility of disputes, quickly handle problems, and optimize the implementation process.
  • Dispute resolution support: Consulting on resolution plans, negotiating representation, supporting evidence collection, protecting rights in proceedings.

Consulting services and support on rights and obligations in goods purchase and sale contracts at Long Phan

Long Phan provides professional and effective consulting services on property transportation contracts. The services we provide include:

  • Consulting on legal regulations related to goods purchase and sale contracts, helping parties understand their rights and obligations.
  • Consulting on drafting goods transportation contracts according to current regulations
  • Review and finalize contract terms.
  • Support customers to effectively negotiate contract terms.
  • Support in resolving disputes about rights and obligations in contracts for customers.
  • In-depth advice on the rights and obligations of the parties in goods purchase and sale contracts.

Rights and obligations in goods purchase and sale contracts are very important to ensure fairness and transparency between transaction parties. Understanding and properly implementing these terms not only protects legal rights but also builds trust in commercial relationships. If you need detailed advice on goods purchase and sale contracts, please contact Long Phan immediately via the hotline: 0906735386.