Publisher's Synopsis
Now in its sixth edition, this key text provides a comprehensive analysis of the international carriage of goods by road under the provisions of the CMR Convention. The author offers unparalleled coverage of both English and European case law in a text that is praised for its accessible, user-friendly style.
This new edition is fully updated with the very latest in case law both internationally and on a domestic level, including:
- New developments on the applicability of the CMR to multimodal transport, as per the Godafoss case
- The concept of the "wilful misconduct" in failure to guard the vehicle
- Thorough analysis of TNT Express Nederland BV v AXA Versicherung AG
It also provides new coverage of the impact of e-commerce on road haulage.
This book is an invaluable reference tool for transport practitioners with an international and domestic client base. It is also a useful guide for academics and students of the carriage of goods by road.
