Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Transport Law and Regulatory Frameworks

• Overview of transport law: definitions, sources, and scope

• National transport legislation and licensing requirements

• International conventions (CMR, Montreal, Hague-Visby, Hamburg, Warsaw)

• Institutional roles: regulators, transport authorities, and tribunals

• Exercise: Identify applicable regulatory frameworks for different transport modes

Module 2: Contracts of Carriage and Commercial Transport Agreements

• Essential elements of a transport contract

• Bills of lading, waybills, consignment notes, and e-documents

• Terms and conditions in multimodal contracts

• Responsibilities and rights of carriers and consignors

• Case Study: Review and critique a multimodal carriage contract

Module 3: Liability, Risk, and Insurance in Transport Operations

• Legal liability regimes: carrier, third-party, and contractual liability

• Loss, damage, and delay claims: procedures and limitations

• Role of cargo and liability insurance policies

• Indemnities, exclusions, and dispute resolution clauses

• Exercise: Analyze a real transport claim scenario and identify liability

Module 4: Dispute Resolution and Legal Remedies in Transport Law

• Dispute resolution mechanisms: litigation, arbitration, and mediation

• Jurisdiction and choice of law in transport disputes

• Transport tribunals and regulatory bodies' enforcement powers

• Case handling and documentation for claims

• Case Study: Simulate a legal dispute between a freight forwarder and a shipper

Module 5: Compliance, Ethics, and Legal Risk Management

• Anti-corruption and competition law in transport services

• Legal compliance audits and risk mapping

• Emerging issues: digital contracts, cybersecurity, ESG, and green transport law

• Developing internal legal risk management frameworks

• Final Exercise: Develop a compliance checklist and legal risk assessment for a logistics company