Multi Industry Scenarios for Transport - Eurofer

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MIST Working Group, version 2001
2.3. Transport for Synchronised Deliveries (Transport is ordered by
consignee)
This scenario details the use of the freight forwarder/carrier who is requested by the
consignee to execute the physical delivery of the goods from the consignor (shipping
location - shipped from) to the consignee (receiving location - shipped to).
Emphasis is put on the timetable and number of journeys that are scheduled during a period
(day, week) between consignor and consignee.
The instructions regarding timings and number of journeys that need to be carried out are
part of the contract that is made between the consignee (transport buyer) and the forwarder /
carrier.
2.3.1. Roles of Parties Involved
Consignor
The consignor has minimal responsibility in this scenario as he has no concern with
arranging transport or paying for same. He must however notify the consignee in case those
goods are NOT ready for despatch in accordance to the agreed timetable.
Consignee
The Consignee, in this instance, arranges and pays for transportation.
Freight forwarder/carrier
The freight forwarder/carrier will act according to the instructions with regard to collection
and delivery that are stipulated by the consignee in the transport contract.
2.3.2. Contractual Obligations agreed before
Contract for Carriage between Freight forwarder/carrier and Consignee
Freight Rate Negotiation based on number of journeys per period (day, week,...)
Terms and Conditions for the employment of carrier.
Time frame in which goods have to be delivered / picked up by the carrier