Transportation Agreement (Pro-Carrier)

Summary

This precedent is a transportation agreement that favours the carrier. It can be used between a company that is having its goods and products transported (the shipper) and a service provider that will be furnishing transportation services (the carrier), and sets forth the general terms and conditions governing the parties' relationship. This precedent includes practical guidance, drafting notes, alternate clauses, and optional clauses. This precedent contemplates that the shipper's goods will be transported by the carrier within Canada, and will be transported in the carrier's vehicles. The transportation of goods is an essential component of the supply chain, and parties involved in sale of goods transactions must address numerous logistical issues. Manufacturers must receive the raw materials, supplies, and parts necessary to produce their goods. Manufacturers, suppliers, and sellers must arrange to have their goods reach the market, including delivery to distributors, resellers, ...