Introduction to International Freight Forwarding

Author: Wang Xuefeng
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The international freight forwarding industry is a traditional sector with a long history. With the development of multimodal transport and modern logistics, international freight forwarding companies are gradually transforming their roles beyond traditional brokerage services, engaging in logistics, warehousing, multimodal transport, and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs). When undertaking different types of business, these companies may appear in various capacities, leading to different legal relationships and liabilities. Although there are numerous books on international freight forwarding, An Introduction to International Freight Forwarding stands out in its own way: it provides detailed introductions to standard transaction terms, particularly the FIATA Model Rules and documents; it pays special attention to China's newly established NVOCC system, offering an in-depth explanation of the relevant management regulations and addressing the shortcomings of existing textbooks in this area; it analyzes standard transaction conditions in both China and Germany; and it thoroughly introduces the systems of agency under the civil law and common law systems. Understanding these systems is fundamental to comprehending the different regulations regarding traditional international freight forwarding in various countries and is essential for correctly grasping the legal status of international freight forwarding companies. The book is based on the fundamental concepts, history, business scope, and agency systems of international freight forwarding, providing detailed introductions to the basic concepts and operational norms of agents, NVOCCs, multimodal transport operators, and other related entities.