Damages recoverable under the CMR – an international comparison

Please note this event has now taken place.

We are delighted to be hosting a seminar with Kennedys' experts from our offices in Belgium, England, France, Ireland and Spain on Thursday 18 January 2024, as they give an insight into the approach taken across the various jurisdictions into the difficult question of what damages may be recoverable under the CMR in the event of loss or damage to goods whilst being transported by road.

During this seminar, aimed at those in the logistics and cargo industry, their insurers, loss adjusters, recovery agents and similar professionals, our speakers will discuss:

• Forum Shopping under the CMR – the importance of getting the right jurisdiction.
• When does CMR apply? This will include:
  • How CMR interacts with contractual T&Cs.
  • Contractual incorporation, wording and common misunderstandings.
  • Domestic carriage and the CMR.
• The breaking of limits under Article 29 – a comparison of the approach taken in relation to wilful misconduct.
• Special declarations of interest and uplifts of limits under Articles 24 and 26.
• “Other charges” recoverable under Article 23.4 and the recoverability of excise duty.