GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FREIGHT FORWARDER
Definitions relating to transport conditions
BV Kobro Transport & Logistics (hereinafter: Kobro), with registered office at Bloemenlei 7, 2920 Kalmthout, registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number 1023.009.312, provides services as a freight forwarder within the meaning of Article 1.1° of the Act of 26 June 1967 concerning the status of
intermediaries in the transport of goods.
This refers to any natural or legal person who, for remuneration, undertakes to organize the transport of goods and has such transport carried out in its own name by third parties. Kobro does not perform transport itself (it does not own trucks or employ drivers), but always relies on subcontracted transport companies.
Kobro holds the legally required license for freight forwarders issued by the FPS Mobility (license number: 3926001).
“Client” within the meaning of these terms refers to any party that assigns a transport order or enters into a legal relationship with Kobro. By placing an order, the client declares itself authorized to do so and personally guarantees the obligations arising from the assignment.
The client also guarantees, on behalf of the shipper and/or consignee, that they are aware of and agree to these terms and conditions. Failing this, the client shall indemnify Kobro against all costs and claims.
Scope of application
These general terms and conditions apply to all assignments, agreements, and legal relationships with Kobro, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Any general terms and conditions of the counterparty, in any form, shall not apply. By accepting an offer or placing a transport order, the client explicitly accepts these terms.
Offers
All offers are non-binding and serve merely as invitations to place an order, unless stated otherwise in writing.
Oral orders are only considered accepted once confirmed in writing within 24 hours or once execution has started. Written orders must contain all necessary information (nature, quantity, weight, temperature, loading/unloading details, value, securing instructions, etc.) in due time.
Kobro reserves the right to refuse any transport order.
Transport documents
The client must provide all legally required documents accompanying the goods in a timely manner.
Failure to do so releases Kobro from liability, and the client must indemnify Kobro against all claims. Kobro is not responsible for incorrect or incomplete information. All resulting costs and damages are borne by the client.
Loading – Unloading – Weight – Stowage
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
Loading is performed by the client/shipper
Unloading is performed by the consignee
If the driver assists, this is under the full responsibility of the client/shipper/consignee.
The client must provide correct information regarding:
Description of goods
Total weight
Packaging requirements
Special transport conditions
The client is responsible for:
Proper load distribution
Compliance with weight limits
Stowage and securing of goods
All damages caused by incorrect information or packaging are borne by the client.
Delivery takes place at the threshold or loading dock unless otherwise agreed.
Liability and legal framework / CMR
All transport is subject to the mandatory provisions of the CMR Convention.
Kobro excludes all liability except as provided by:
CMR Convention
Mandatory legal provisions
Liability is limited to:
8.33 SDR per kg of gross weight
The client is responsible for arranging all-risk insurance.
High-risk goods are transported at the client’s risk unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Prices, transport costs, and payment terms
Transport costs are payable by the client.
Prices are:
Net prices based on distance
Excluding surcharges (waiting time, fuel, ADR, customs, etc.)
Invoices:
Payable within 30 days (unless otherwise stated)
Late payment results in:
12% compensation (minimum €125)
1.5% monthly interest
All claims must be submitted within 8 days by registered mail.
Waiting times
Maximum loading/unloading times:
FTL: 4 hours (2h loading + 2h unloading)
LTL (3–10 loading meters): 3 hours
LTL (<3 loading meters): 2 hours
Extra:
€60 per additional hour
€425 per day after 6 hours
€625 for overnight waiting
Termination
If an order is cancelled:
Standard: 20% of freight price
After 14:00 (day before): 75%
Same day: 100%
Applicable law and jurisdiction
All agreements are governed by Belgian law.
Competent courts:
Courts of Kobro’s registered office
Courts under Article 31 of the CMR Convention
Severability
If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain fully valid.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FREIGHT FORWARDER
Definitions relating to transport conditions
BV Kobro Transport & Logistics (hereinafter: Kobro), with registered office at Bloemenlei 7, 2920 Kalmthout, registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number 1023.009.312, provides services as a
freight forwarder within the meaning of Article 1.1° of the Act of 26 June 1967 concerning the status of
intermediaries in the transport of goods.
This refers to any natural or legal person who, for remuneration, undertakes to organize the transport of goods and has such transport carried out in its own name by third parties. Kobro does not perform
transport itself (it does not own trucks or employ drivers), but always relies on subcontracted transport companies.
Kobro holds the legally required license for freight forwarders issued by the FPS Mobility (license number: 3926001).
“Client” within the meaning of these terms refers to any party that assigns a transport order or enters into a legal relationship with Kobro. By placing an order, the client declares itself authorized to do so and
personally guarantees the obligations arising from the assignment.
The client also guarantees, on behalf of the shipper and/or consignee, that they are aware of and agree to these terms and conditions. Failing this, the client shall indemnify Kobro against all costs and claims.
Scope of application
These general terms and conditions apply to all assignments, agreements, and legal relationships with Kobro, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Any general terms and conditions of the counterparty, in any form, shall not apply. By accepting an offer or placing a transport order, the client explicitly accepts these terms.
Offers
All offers are non-binding and serve merely as invitations to place an order, unless stated otherwise in writing.
Oral orders are only considered accepted once confirmed in writing within 24 hours or once execution has started. Written orders must contain all necessary information (nature, quantity, weight, temperature,
loading/unloading details, value, securing instructions, etc.) in due time.
Kobro reserves the right to refuse any transport order.
Transport documents
The client must provide all legally required documents accompanying the goods in a timely manner.
Failure to do so releases Kobro from liability, and the client must indemnify Kobro against all claims. Kobro is not responsible for incorrect or incomplete information. All resulting costs and damages are borne by
the client.
Loading – Unloading – Weight – Stowage
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
Loading is performed by the client/shipper
Unloading is performed by the consignee
If the driver assists, this is under the full responsibility of the client/shipper/consignee.
The client must provide correct information regarding:
Description of goods
Total weight
Packaging requirements
Special transport conditions
The client is responsible for:
Proper load distribution
Compliance with weight limits
Stowage and securing of goods
All damages caused by incorrect information or packaging are borne by the client.
Delivery takes place at the threshold or loading dock unless otherwise agreed.
Liability and legal framework / CMR
All transport is subject to the mandatory provisions of the CMR Convention.
Kobro excludes all liability except as provided by:
CMR Convention
Mandatory legal provisions
Liability is limited to:
8.33 SDR per kg of gross weight
The client is responsible for arranging all-risk insurance.
High-risk goods are transported at the client’s risk unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Prices, transport costs, and payment terms
Transport costs are payable by the client.
Prices are:
Net prices based on distance
Excluding surcharges (waiting time, fuel, ADR, customs, etc.)
Invoices:
Payable within 30 days (unless otherwise stated)
Late payment results in:
12% compensation (minimum €125)
1.5% monthly interest
All claims must be submitted within 8 days by registered mail.
Waiting times
Maximum loading/unloading times:
FTL: 4 hours (2h loading + 2h unloading)
LTL (3–10 loading meters): 3 hours
LTL (<3 loading meters): 2 hours
Extra:
€60 per additional hour
€425 per day after 6 hours
€625 for overnight waiting
Termination
If an order is cancelled:
Standard: 20% of freight price
After 14:00 (day before): 75%
Same day: 100%
Applicable law and jurisdiction
All agreements are governed by Belgian law.
Competent courts:
Courts of Kobro’s registered office
Courts under Article 31 of the CMR Convention
Severability
If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain fully valid.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FREIGHT FORWARDER
Definitions relating to transport conditions
BV Kobro Transport & Logistics (hereinafter: Kobro), with registered office at Bloemenlei 7, 2920
Kalmthout, registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number 1023.009.312,
provides services as a
freight forwarder within the meaning of Article 1.1° of the Act of 26 June 1967 concerning the
status of
intermediaries in the transport of goods.
This refers to any natural or legal person who, for remuneration, undertakes to organize the
transport of goods and has such transport carried out in its own name by third parties. Kobro
does not perform
transport itself (it does not own trucks or employ drivers), but always relies on subcontracted
transport companies.
Kobro holds the legally required license for freight forwarders issued by the FPS Mobility (license
number: 3926001).
“Client” within the meaning of these terms refers to any party that assigns a transport order or
enters into a legal relationship with Kobro. By placing an order, the client declares itself
authorized to do so and
personally guarantees the obligations arising from the assignment.
The client also guarantees, on behalf of the shipper and/or consignee, that they are aware of
and agree to these terms and conditions. Failing this, the client shall indemnify Kobro against all
costs and claims.
Scope of application
These general terms and conditions apply to all assignments, agreements, and legal
relationships with Kobro, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Any general terms and conditions of the counterparty, in any form, shall not apply. By accepting
an offer or placing a transport order, the client explicitly accepts these terms.
Offers
All offers are non-binding and serve merely as invitations to place an order, unless stated
otherwise in writing.
Oral orders are only considered accepted once confirmed in writing within 24 hours or once
execution has started. Written orders must contain all necessary information (nature, quantity,
weight, temperature,
loading/unloading details, value, securing instructions, etc.) in due time.
Kobro reserves the right to refuse any transport order.
Transport documents
The client must provide all legally required documents accompanying the goods in a timely
manner.
Failure to do so releases Kobro from liability, and the client must indemnify Kobro against all
claims. Kobro is not responsible for incorrect or incomplete information. All resulting costs and
damages are borne by
the client.
Loading – Unloading – Weight – Stowage
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
Loading is performed by the client/shipper
Unloading is performed by the consignee
If the driver assists, this is under the full responsibility of the client/shipper/consignee.
The client must provide correct information regarding:
Description of goods
Total weight
Packaging requirements
Special transport conditions
The client is responsible for:
Proper load distribution
Compliance with weight limits
Stowage and securing of goods
All damages caused by incorrect information or packaging are borne by the client.
Delivery takes place at the threshold or loading dock unless otherwise agreed.
Liability and legal framework / CMR
All transport is subject to the mandatory provisions of the CMR Convention.
Kobro excludes all liability except as provided by:
CMR Convention
Mandatory legal provisions
Liability is limited to:
8.33 SDR per kg of gross weight
The client is responsible for arranging all-risk insurance.
High-risk goods are transported at the client’s risk unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Prices, transport costs, and payment terms
Transport costs are payable by the client.
Prices are:
Net prices based on distance
Excluding surcharges (waiting time, fuel, ADR, customs, etc.)
Invoices:
Payable within 30 days (unless otherwise stated)
Late payment results in:
12% compensation (minimum €125)
1.5% monthly interest
All claims must be submitted within 8 days by registered mail.
Waiting times
Maximum loading/unloading times:
FTL: 4 hours (2h loading + 2h unloading)
LTL (3–10 loading meters): 3 hours
LTL (<3 loading meters): 2 hours
Extra:
€60 per additional hour
€425 per day after 6 hours
€625 for overnight waiting
Termination
If an order is cancelled:
Standard: 20% of freight price
After 14:00 (day before): 75%
Same day: 100%
Applicable law and jurisdiction
All agreements are governed by Belgian law.
Competent courts:
Courts of Kobro’s registered office
Courts under Article 31 of the CMR Convention
Severability
If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain fully valid.