The General Transport Conditions 2002 are (transport) conditions that are often used for road transport within the Netherlands. These conditions are important in the event of damage. Based on these conditions, it can then be determined who is liable.
This AVC includes, among other things:
The conditions in the AVC are only valid when the sender and carrier agree to this. In that case, it is usually the case to use an AVC consignment note.
The sender and carrier make their own agreements in the AVC consignment note. This letter serves as evidence of great value in the event of damage during transport. The agreements in the AVC consignment note concern, for example, the following matters:
For international transport, the CMR Convention often applies. It can be agreed that the AVC conditions apply in addition to the CMR Convention. The provisions of the law apply in full if the AVC 2002 have not been declared applicable and the CMR Convention does not apply.
Transport law attorney Otto Lenselink is experienced in the field of road transport law and he will be happy to provide your transport company or forwarding company with advice or legal assistance. Therefore, please feel free to contact us.
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