Leap And Linger's Policy: Delineation of the responsibilities

June 8, 2024

Determination of Responsibilities of Merchants and Logistics Service Providers in Providing Cargo Documentation During Delivery

1. Responsibilities of the Carrier

Ensure that the goods are transported in full quantity, intact, safely, and delivered to the designated location within the agreed timeframe.
Deliver the goods to the rightful recipient as per the agreement.
Bear all transportation-related costs unless otherwise agreed upon.
Comply with legal regulations regarding civil liability insurance.
In case of loss or damage to the goods during transportation, the carrier is responsible for compensating the consignee, unless otherwise stipulated by law or a separate agreement between the parties.

Verify the authenticity of the goods, the bill of lading, or other equivalent transport documents.
Refuse to transport goods that do not match the type agreed upon in the contract.
Require the consignee to pay the full transportation fee within the agreed timeframe.
Decline the transportation of prohibited goods or items classified as hazardous or harmful.

Fully pay the transportation fee within the agreed timeframe and by the agreed method.
Provide necessary information regarding the transported goods to ensure their safety during transportation.
If the consignee is responsible for overseeing the goods in transit as per an agreement, they bear full responsibility for any loss or damage and are not entitled to compensation.

Request the carrier to transport the goods to the agreed location within the specified time.
Receive the transported goods personally or designate a third party to collect them.

The carrier is liable for compensating the consignee if the goods are lost or damaged due to the carrier’s fault.
If the transported goods are hazardous or harmful, and the consignee fails to implement appropriate safety measures, they must compensate the carrier and any affected third parties for damages incurred.
In cases of force majeure resulting in the loss, damage, or destruction of the goods during transit, the carrier shall not be held liable for compensation unless otherwise agreed upon or stipulated by law.