Road haulage offers its customers personalised services at competitive prices. It is the only method of transport, which allows the elimination (with the exception of containerisation) of all intermediate handling (door-to-door).
For RANDY LOGISTICS flexibility is a major asset: when the size of a consignment allows the possibility of using a full load, the availability of the means of transport gives US great freedom in the choice of type of vehicle, schedule, itinerary, loading instructions, etc. to make it easier to coordinate the operation. This situation is much more frequent in road haulage than in sea, rail, air or inland waterway transport.
PRO & CONS OF ROAD TRANSPORT
PROS
- door to door
- flexible (compared to rail)
- JIT
- flexible prices & price negotiation
- lower prices than air, rail
- good for small consignments
- sometimes is the only available solution (some countries are land locked or there is no continuity in rail networks)
- low cost per cargo of not bulky goods
CONS
- arrival may vary
- freight costs of bulky goods are progressive
- using of public roads
- lot of borders to cross and need for VISAS for drivers (visa issuing delays), border delays
- convoys for security of cargo and driver
- not appropriate for big consignments, valuable, perishable, over long distance
DOCUMENTATION
International road traffic is subject to a wide range of national laws and regulations. There is a series of Conventions and Agreements made between countries, governing the way vehicles operate in cross-border transport. Together these laws, regulations, Conventions and Agreements provide the basic conditions for operating goods vehicles abroad. They cover road transport safety, security and environmental protection and the issues surrounding the development of international trade.
THE CMR NOTE: THE KEY ROAD TRANSPORT DOCUMENT
What is the CMR Convention?
- It is the convention on contract for international carriage of goods by road which was adopted in 1956 and which generally governs international transport of goods by road.
CARRIERS’ RIGHTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER CMR
- Under this convention, the carrier is responsible for: a.
- the acts and omissions of his agents and servants or other persons whose services he makes use of; and
- loss of or damage to the goods occurring between the time he takes over the goods and the time of delivery as well as for any delay in delivery.
- However, the carrier is relieved of liability if the loss, damage or delay is due to:
- any wrongful act or neglect of the consignor;
- inherent vice (that is fault) of the goods; and
- circumstances which he could not avoid and the consequences of which he was unable to prevent.
- The burden of proof that the loss, damage or delay was due to causes for which the carrier was not responsible rests upon the carrier himself. Where he is liable, the monetary limits of his liability are 8.33 SDR1 per kg of goods lost or damaged and freight charges payable in the event of delay.
- The carrier is not entitled to the benefit of the limitation of liability in the event of willful misconduct on his part.
SCHEDULE, VEHICLE, AND DELIVERY PERIOD
Delay
- In the event of delay in the delivery of goods at destination, the carrier cannot be held responsible for any consequential loss to the consignor or consignee such as loss of market, etc.
Loss or Damage En Route
- In the event of loss or damage en route, the value of any claim payable is restricted to the actual value of goods or the invoiced value mentioned in the despatch documents.
Road Obstructions
- In the event of road obstruction due to rains, breaches, accidents etc., the carrier is not responsible for the delay and consequent loss of or damage to goods.
- However, he has to prove that he made every effort to ensure that such loss or damage did not take place due to his negligence. The decision of the carrier to carry the goods bythe best available alternative route on the same conditions of the carrier’s liability and freight is final.
Transit Period
- The responsibility of the carrier from the time the goods are loaded on to the vehicle until delivery at destination is that of a common carrier. He is fully responsible for any loss, damage, or deterioration except where such loss, damage or deterioration has occurred due to an act of God (that is, an uncontrollable act of nature), act of public enemy, civil restraints, default on the part of consignor or consignee or inherent vice (fault) of the goods.
Perishable Cargo
- If the goods are of a perishable nature and if their delivery is refused by the consignor or consignee for over a certain period, say, 48 hours, the carrier may dispose of the goods by private or public auction of if auction is not possible, sell the goods and recover his outstanding dues from the proceeds. This may be undertaken without giving notice to the consignor or consignee.
Perishable Cargo
- If the goods are of a perishable nature and if their delivery is refused by the consignor or consignee for over a certain period, say, 48 hours, the carrier may dispose of the goods by private or public auction of if auction is not possible, sell the goods and recover his outstanding dues from the proceeds. This may be undertaken without giving notice to the consignor or consignee.
Delivery of Goods
- Delivery of the goods can be effected only after the surrender of the Goods Consignment Note (G.C. Note), duly discharged by the bank, through which the Goods Consignment Note may have been negotiated.
- Delivery of goods can be made by the carrier only after the recovery of all the charges from the owner.
The entire team of RANDY LOGISTICS has over the years gain experience in providing road haulage services to her clients both Nationally and to those transiting to Bangui and Chad. Contact us today for your request to these landlock countries as we offer excellent services and competitive rates.
