The term “multimodal transport” refers carriage of goods by more than one mode of transport through single fright contract. Unfortunately, technical developments of multimodal carriage of goods are not supported by adequate legal framework. Despite various attempts that have been made in the past, there is no mandatory international convention governing multimodal carriage. The 1980 Multimodal Convention drawn by the UN has not come into force. All applicable international conventions are unimodal. Provisions contained in each of these unimodal conventions may be applicable to the relating leg of multimodal transport and governing the important issues related to the liability of the MTO differs significantly. Such important issues are: bases of MTO’s liability, limits of liability, loss of right to limit liability, liability of MTO for his agents and servants etc. Therefore, MTO cannot be certain which regime applies to his liability for the loss of goods. This problem is especially noticeable in the cases involving “non-localized loss”. Therefore, there is up to parties to create their own contractual solutions for multimodal transport of goods, taking into account mandatory provisions of unimodal conventions and applicable national laws. Some helpful contractual standard rules have been created in commercial practice. In spite of that, a large majority of industrial representatives and Governments consider the present legal framework unsatisfactory. As a result, countries are adopting their own national multimodal transport laws, in which Ethiopia is not an exception. This reflects fragmentation of rules concerning multimodal transport.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. INTRODUCTION
- A. Definition and Concept of Multimodal Transport
- B. The Benefits of Multimodal Transport
- II. International Legal Regulation of Multimodal Transport
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper analyzes the legal regimes regulating multimodal transport at the international level and its implications for Ethiopia. It examines the definition and concept of multimodal transport, highlighting its benefits and the challenges posed by the lack of a uniform legal framework. The paper also explores international legal regulations and national responses to this complex issue.
- Definition and benefits of multimodal transport
- Challenges of a fragmented legal framework for international multimodal transport
- International legal regulations and attempts to create a uniform system
- National legal responses to the regulation of multimodal transport
- The implications of multimodal transport in Ethiopia
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- I. INTRODUCTION
- A. Definition and Concept of Multimodal Transport: This section defines multimodal transport as the carriage of goods using at least two modes of transport under a single contract. It explains the concept of 'door-to-door' service and the role of containerization in facilitating this type of transport.
- B. The Benefits of Multimodal Transport: This section highlights the advantages of multimodal transport, including efficiency, flexibility, environmental benefits, and the ability to combine the advantages of different modes of transport. It emphasizes the importance of multimodal transport for economic growth and international trade.
- II. International Legal Regulation of Multimodal Transport: This section examines the challenges of regulating international multimodal transport, noting the lack of a uniform legal framework. It explores attempts to create international conventions and regional agreements governing multimodal carriage, as well as the emergence of national regimes in various countries, including Ethiopia.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts and focus areas of this text include multimodal transport, combined transport, intermodal transport, multimodal transport operator, door-to-door service, containerization, international legal regulations, national legal regimes, legal framework, international conventions, and the implications of multimodal transport for Ethiopia.
- Quote paper
- LL.B, & LL.M Candidate Tewachew Alem (Author), 2019, An Overview of Legal Regime Governing Multimodal Transport. Ethiopia in Focus, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/511730
