Documents and Forms

International Federation of
Freight Forwarders Associations
FIATA

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 Contents

Foreword 3 

General Stipulations 4

FIATA FCR
Forwarders Certificate of Receipt 6

FIATA FCT
Forwarders Certificate of Transport 8

FWR
FIATA Warehouse Receipt 10

FBL
Negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading 13

FWB
Non-Negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Waybill 16

FIATA SDT
Shippers Declaration for the Transport of Dangerous Goods 19

FIATA SIC
Shippers Intermodal Weight Certification 21

FFI
FIATA Forwarding lnstructions 23
 Foreword

We are pleased to present to you this revised brochure on the subject of FIATA documents and forms, knowledge of
which is essential for every freight forwarder around the world, just as the promotion of uniform standards for freight
forwarders‘ documents and forms is one of the most important objectives of FIATA.

More than 50 years ago it was felt that a certain degree of harmonisation and guidance in freight forwarding docu-
ments and forms was desirable and for this reason FIATA created:

1955 the FIATA FCR - FIATA Forwarders Certificate of Receipt (green)

1959 the FIATA FCT - FIATA Forwarders Certificate of Transport (yellow)

1970 the FBL - FIATA Negotiable Combined Transport Bill of Lading (blue)

1975 the FWR - FIATA Warehouse Receipt (orange)

1984 the FFI - FIATA Forwarding Instructions (white)

1984 the FIATA SDT - Shippers Declaration for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (white/red)

1992 the amended FBL - Negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (blue), replacing the
FIATA Combined Transport Bill of Lading

1996 the FWB - Non-negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Waybill (white/blue)

1997 the FIATA SIC - Shippers Intermodal Weight Certification (white/green)

2005 the revised FIATA SDT - Shippers Declaration for the Transport of Dangerous Goods (white/red)

as uniform standard documents and forms with distinctive colours.

In the meantime most of our member countries have introduced one, two or all of our documents. Millions of copies
of the FIATA FCR, the FIATA FCT, the FBL, the FWB and the FWR have been issued. Not a single case of juridical
dispute as to the lawfulness and propriety of the terms has come to our knowledge, and this is evidence of the com-
petence and integrity of the freight forwarder issuing these documents.

Furthermore, the FIATA FCR and the FIATA FCT were recognised by the International Chamber of Commerce in
1975 in their Doc. 470/251. The ICC logo on the FBL and the FWB denotes that these documents are in conformity
with the 1991 UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Documents.

FIATA documents have an excellent reputation and are recognised as documents of tradition and trust. They have
greatly contributed in the past to the facilitation of international exchanges and will continue in the future to be valu-
able instruments in the service of world trade.

By using FIATA documents and forms, you participate in the propagation of uniform right and joint practice of the
worldwide freight forwarding industry and contribute to the reputation and image of our profession.

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 General Stipulations

1. The authority to control printing and distribution of 3. Before issuing FIATA documents, Association
our documents is restricted to the member organi- Members have to submit proof prints to the FIATA
sations of FIATA. Secretariat for approval.

2. Association Members are responsible for the prin- 4. FIATA documents and forms are distributed by FIATA
ting of the documents in English, with regard to Association Members to their member firms in ac-
text and layout, of the authorised specimen. If ne- cordance with official instructions and explanatory
cessary, it is also permitted to add the text in the notes on their use. To control the issue of these do-
organisation‘s national/territorial language in the do- cuments the Association Members maintain a regis-
cument. Association Members are required to mark ter of member firms who have received copies of the
the documents they distribute with a suffix letter cor- documents, indicating their serial number.
responding to the UN country codes, for example:
5. FIATA has the copyright on the FIATA FCR, FIATA
AUSTRIA AT FCT, FWR, FBL, FWB, SDT and SIC. Reproduction
JAPAN JP of the documents by individual firms in any form is
CANADA CA strictly prohibited.

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 Suppliers or Forwarders Principals
Emblem
FIATA FCR
of
Country
National
Association
No. Code

Forwarders
Certificate of Receipt
ORIGINAL Forw. Ref.
Consignee

Marks and numbers Number and kind of packages Description of goods Gross weight Measurement
Text authorized by FIATA. Copyright FIATA / Zurich - Switzerland 2.82

according to the declaration of the consignor

The goods and instructions are accepted and dealt with subject to the General Conditions printed overleaf

We certify having assumed control of the above mentioned * Forwarding instructions can only be cancelled or altered if the
consignment in external apparent good order and condition original Certificate is surrendered to us, and then only provided we
are still in a position to comply with such cancellation or alteration.
 at the disposal of the consignee
Instructions authorizing disposal by a third party can only be
cancelled or altered if the original Certificate of Receipt is surren-
with irrevocable instructions* dered to us, and then only provided we have not yet received
instructions under the original authority.
 to be forwarded to the consignee
Place and date of issue

Remarks
Stamp and signature

Instructions as to freight and charges

 FIATA FCR
Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt
The Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt was introduced The FIATA FCR is not negotiable. As the delivery of
by FIATA for the use by international freight forwarders the consignment to the consignee does not depend on
which are members of FIATA’s association members. the handing over of this document, only one original
The FIATA FCR document enables the freight forwar- is issued. Should further copies be required, forms
der to provide the consignor with a special document specially overprinted with the words “Copy” should be
as an official acknowledgement that he/she has assu- used.
med responsibility of the goods.
When issuing a FIATA FCR, the freight forwarder
The FIATA FCR can be handed over to the consignor should ensure that:
immediately after the freight forwarder has received
the consignment. 1. He or she has taken over the goods specified the-
rein and that the right of disposal of these goods is
By completing the FIATA FCR the freight forwarder vested solely in him/her;
certifies that he/she is in possession of a specific con-
signment, with irrevocable instructions for dispatch to 2. the goods appear to be in apparent good order and
the consignee shown in the document, or for keeping condition;
it at the consignor’s disposal if the consignee is not
specified. These instructions may only be cancelled if 3. the details on the document clearly correspond with
the original FIATA FCR document is handed over to the the instructions he or she has received; and
issuing freight forwarder and only if it is in a position to
comply with such cancellation or alteration. 4. the conditions of freight documents (B/L, etc.) are
not contrary to the obligations he or she has assu-
The FIATA FCR will primarily be used when the sup-­ med according to the FIATA FCR document.
plier sells the goods ex works and needs to prove that
it has complied with its obligations to the buyer by pre- The FIATA FCR ordinarily bears the general conditions
senting a FIATA FCR. In the case of a Letter of Credit of the issuing country or territory on the reverse. The
the seller will under such conditions be able to present document may only be used by freight forwarders who
a FIATA FCR issued by a forwarder in order to obtain adhere to these general conditions and applicable law
payment of the sales price placed at its disposal by in their forwarding activities.
the buyer under the terms of the Letter of Credit. The
seller can no longer dispose of goods handed over to It is recommended that the freight forwarder covers
the forwarder once the FIATA FCR document has been its liability by insurance in accordance with the FIATA
handed over to the buyer. FCR requirements and the applicable law.

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 FIATA FCT
Forwarder’s Certificate of Transport
The Forwarder’s Certificate of Transport was introduced When issuing the FIATA FCT document the freight for-
by FIATA for the use by international freight forwarders warder should ensure that:
which are members of FIATA’s association members.
1. he/she has taken control of the goods specified the-
By issuing a FIATA FCT document to the consignor, the rein and that the right of disposal of these goods is
freight forwarder assumes the obligation to arrange de- vested solely in him/her;
livery of the goods at destination through an agent ap-
pointed by him/her. The FIATA FCT can be handed over 2. the goods appear to be in apparent good order and
to the consignor immediately after the consignment has condition;
been handed over to the freight forwarder for shipment.
3. the details on the document clearly correspond with
By issuing the FIATA FCT the freight forwarder certifies the instructions he/she has received;
that he/she has assumed responsibility for organising
the dispatch and delivery of specific goods according to 4. the conditions of freight documents (B/L, etc.) are
instructions he/she has received from the consignor as not contrary to the obligations he/she has assumed
indicated in the document. according to the FIATA FCT document;

The freight forwarder is responsible to ascertain the 5. the responsibility for the insurance of the goods has
delivery of the goods at destination through a delivery been agreed; and
agent appointed by him/her in the interest of the holder
of the document in accordance with the conditions sti- 6. it is clearly specified whether one or more originals
pulated on the reverse of the FIATA FCT. have been issued.

The FIATA FCT has a “block” function. The freight for- It is recommended to dispatch the FIATA FCT negotia-
warder is only responsible for the forwarding services ble documents by a courier service or other means that
required for delivery of the goods. The FIATA FCT, as ensures the proof of receipt.
distinguished from the FBL, is not a document subjec-
ting the freight forwarder to a liability as carrier but his/ The FIATA FCT should bear the general conditions of
her liability is governed by the applicable freight forwar- the issuing country or territory on the reverse. The do-
ding conditions. cument may only be used by freight forwarders who
adhere to these general conditions in their forwarding
The FIATA FCT will therefore be of importance in all activities.
cases where the transport has to be arranged for deli-
very to the consignee. The seller will be able to obtain Great care must be taken in the preparation of these
payment of the selling price from his/her bank against documents as the particulars contained therein must
the FIATA FCT when used with the “Cash Against Do- reflect accurately the full details of the consignment.
cuments” procedure.

The FIATA FCT is negotiable when made out “To Or-

der” (see also ICC Doc. 470/251 Art. 24).

The FIATA FCT is negotiable, as the delivery of the con-

signment may only be effected against presentation of
the original document, duly endorsed.

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 FWR
FIATA Warehouse Receipt
The freight forwarder often provides warehousing ser- holders-by-endorsement of the document, the trans-
vices. When doing so he/she has to issue a receipt for fer of ownership and the agreement that presentation
the merchandise. of the warehouse receipt amounts to good delivery of
the merchandise. For all practical purposes, such legal
The FWR is a Warehouse Receipt for use in freight functions intended by the use of the FWR are recognis-
forwarders’ warehousing operations. It is a standard ed in most jurisdictions.
document mainly used at national/territorial level.
The FWR is not negotiable, unless it is marked “nego-
The FWR is not a warehouse warrant, which means a tiable” on its face.
formal document recognised as warrant according to
the applicable law. When a warehouse keeper is re- It must be decided individually in each country or ter-
quested to issue a warehouse warrant, the FWR cannot ritory, which standard trading conditions are to be ap-
be used. If the issue of a legally recognised document plied to the FIATA Warehouse Receipt or which provi-
of this kind is not required, the FWR can be issued in sions of the law apply. In countries or territories where
almost all cases. Its commercial character is practically forwarders use standard trading conditions, which also
the same as that of a warehouse warrant. The FWR in- include provisions regarding the activity of warehouse
corporates detailed provisions regarding the rights of the keepers, such standard conditions apply.

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 Consignor
Emblem
of
FBL
National NEGOTIABLE FIATA
Association
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT
BILL OF LADING
issued subject to UNCTAD / ICC Rules for
Multimodal Transport Documents (ICC Publication 481).
Consigned to order of

Notify address

Place of receipt

Ocean vessel Port of loading

Port of discharge Place of delivery

Marks and numbers Number and kind of packages Description of goods Gross weight Measurement
Text authorized by FIATA. Copyright reserved. © FIATA / Zurich-Switzerland 6.92

according to the declaration of the consignor

Declaration of Interest of the consignor Declared value for ad valorem rate according to
in timely delivery (Clause 6.2.) the declaration of the consignor (Clauses 7 and 8).

The goods and instructions are accepted and dealt with subject to the Standard Conditions printed overleaf.

Taken in charge in apparent good order and condition, unless otherwise noted herein, at the place of receipt for transport and delivery as mentioned above.
One of these Multimodal Transport Bills of Lading must be surrendered duly endorsed in exchange for the goods. In Witness whereof the original
Multimodal Transport Bills of Lading all of this tenor and date have been signed in the number stated below, one of which being accomplished the other(s)
to be void.

Freight amount Freight payable at Place and date of issue

Cargo Insurance through the undersigned Number of Original FBL’s Stamp and signature
 not covered  Covered according to attached Policy

For delivery of goods please apply to:

Standard Conditions (1992) governing
the Negotiable FIATA MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT BILL OF LADING
8.3. Subject to the provisions of subclauses 8.4. to 8.9. inclusive, the Freight Forwarder shall in no event
be or become liable for any loss of or damage to the goods in an amount exceeding the equivalent of
Definitions 666.67 SDR per package or unit or 2 SDR per kilogram of gross weight of the goods lost or
– «Freight Forwarder» means the Multimodal Transport Operator who issues this FBL and is named on the damaged, whichever is the higher, unless the nature and value of the goods shall have been declared
face of it and assumes liability for the performance of the multimodal transport contract as a carrier. by the Consignor and accepted by the Freight Forwarder before the goods have been taken in his
– «Merchant» means and includes the Shipper, the Consignor, the Consignee, the Holder of this FBL, the charge, or the ad valorem freight rate paid, and such value is stated in the FBL by him, then such
Receiver and the Owner of the Goods. declared value shall be the limit.
– «Consignor» means the person who concludes the multimodal transport contract with the Freight 8.4. Where a container, pallet or similar article of transport is loaded with more than one package or unit,
Forwarder. the packages or other shipping units enumerated in the FBL as packed in such article of transport are
– «Consignee» means the person entitled to receive the goods from the Freight Forwarder. deemed packages or shipping units. Except as aforesaid, such article of transport shall be
– «Taken in charge» means that the goods have been handed over to and accepted for carriage by the considered the package or unit.
Freight Forwarder at the place of receipt evidenced in this FBL. 8.5. Notwithstanding the above mentioned provisions, if the multimodal transport does not, according to
– «Goods» means any property including live animals as well as containers, pallets or similar articles of the contract, include carriage of goods by sea or by inland waterways, the liability of the Freight
transport or packaging not supplied by the Freight Forwarder, irrespective of whether such property is to Forwarder shall be limited to an amount not exceeding 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight of
be or is carried on or under deck. the goods lost or damaged.
8.6. a) When the loss of or damage to the goods occurred during one particular stage of the multimodal
transport, in respect of which an applicable international convention or mandatory national law
1. Applicability would have provided another limit of liability if a separate contract of carriage had been made for
Notwithstanding the heading «FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (FBL)» these conditions shall that particular stage of transport, then the limit of the Freight Forwarder’s liability for such loss or
also apply if only one mode of transport is used. damage shall be determined by reference to the provisions of such convention or mandatory
2. Issuance of this FBL national law.
2.1. By issuance of this FBL the Freight Forwarder b) Unless the nature and value of the goods shall have been declared by the Merchant and inserted
a) undertakes to perform and/or in his own name to procure the performance of the entire transport, in this FBL, and the ad valorem freight rate paid, the liability of the Freight Forwarder under
from the place at which the goods are taken in charge (place of receipt evidenced in this FBL) to COGSA, where applicable, shall not exceed US$ 500 per package or, in the case of goods not
the place of delivery designated in this FBL; shipped in packages, per customary freight unit.
b) assumes liability as set out in these conditions. 8.7. If the Freight Forwarder is liable in respect of loss following from delay in delivery, or consequential
2.2. Subject to the conditions of this FBL the Freight Forwarder shall be responsible for the acts and omis- loss or damage other than loss of or damage to the goods, the liability of the Freight Forwarder shall be
sions of his servants or agents acting within the scope of their employment, or any other person of limited to an amount not exceeding the equivalent of twice the freight under the multimodal contract
whose services he makes use for the performance of the contract evidenced by this FBL, as if such acts for the multimodal transport under this FBL.
and omissions were his own. 8.8. The aggregate liability of the Freight Forwarder shall not exceed the limits of liability for total loss of the
3. Negotiability and title to the goods goods.
3.1. This FBL is issued in a negotiable form unless it is marked «non negotiable». It shall constitute title to 8.9. The Freight Forwarder is not entitled to the benefit of the limitation of liability if it is proved that the loss,
the goods and the holder, by endorsement of this FBL, shall be entitled to receive or to transfer the damage or delay in delivery resulted from a personal act or omission of the Freight Forwarder done
goods herein mentioned. with the intent to cause such loss, damage or delay, or recklessly and with knowledge that such loss,
3.2. The information in this FBL shall be prima facie evidence of the taking in charge by the Freight Forwar- damage or delay would probably result.
der of the goods as described by such information unless a contrary indication, such as «shipper’s 9. Applicability to Actions in Tort
weight, load and count», «shipper-packed container» or similar expressions, has been made in the These conditions apply to all claims against the Freight Forwarder relating to the performance of the
printed text or superimposed on this FBL. However, proof to the contrary shall not be admissible when contract evidenced by this FBL, whether the claim be founded in contract or in tort.
the FBL has been transferred to the consignee for valuable consideration who in good faith has relied 10. Liability of Servants and other Persons
and acted thereon. 10.1. These conditions apply whenever claims relating to the performance of the contract evidenced by
4. Dangerous Goods and Indemnity this FBL are made against any servant, agent or other person (including any independent contractor)
4.1. The Merchant shall comply with rules which are mandatory according to the national law or by reason whose services have been used in order to perform the contract, whether such claims are founded in
of International Convention, relating to the carriage of goods of a dangerous nature, and shall in any contract or in tort, and the aggregate liability of the Freight Forwarder and of such servants, agents or
case inform the Freight Forwarder in writing of the exact nature of the danger, before goods of a danger- other persons shall not exceed the limits in Clause 8.
ous nature are taken in charge by the Freight Forwarder and indicate to him, if need be, the precautions 10.2. In entering into this contract as evidenced by this FBL, the Freight Forwarder, to the extent of these
to be taken. provisions, does not only act on his own behalf, but also as agent or trustee for such persons, and
4.2. If the Merchant fails to provide such information and the Freight Forwarder is unaware of the dangerous such persons shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to this contract.
nature of the goods and the necessary precautions to be taken and if, at any time, they are deemed to 10.3. However, if it is proved that the loss of or such loss or damage to the goods resulted from a personal
be a hazard to life or property, they may at any place be unloaded, destroyed or rendered harmless, as act or omission of such a person referred to in Clause 10.1., done with intent to cause damage, or reck-
circumstances may require, without compensation. The Merchant shall indemnify the Freight Forwar- lessly and with knowledge that damage would probably result, such person shall not be entitled to
der against all loss, damage, liability, or expense arising out of their being taken in charge, or their car- benefit of limitation of liability provided for in Clause 8.
riage, or of any service incidental thereto. 10.4. The aggregate of the amounts recoverable from the Freight Forwarder and the persons referred to in
The burden of proving that the Freight Forwarder knew the exact nature of the danger constituted by the Clauses 2.2. and 10.1. shall not exceed the limits provided for in these conditions.
carriage of the said goods shall rest on the Merchant. 11. Method and Route of Transportation
4.3. If any goods shall become a danger to life or property, they may in like manner be unloaded or landed at Without notice to the Merchant, the Freight Forwarder has the liberty to carry the goods on or under
any place or destroyed or rendered harmless. If such danger was not caused by the fault and neglect of deck and to choose or substitute the means, route and procedure to be followed in the handling,
the Freight Forwarder he shall have no liability and the Merchant shall indemnify him against all loss, stowage, storage and transportation of the goods.
damage, liability and expense arising therefrom. 12. Delivery
5. Description of Goods and Merchant’s Packing and Inspection 12.1. Goods shall be deemed to be delivered when they have been handed over or placed at the disposal of
5.1. The Consignor shall be deemed to have guaranteed to the Freight Forwarder the accuracy, at the time the Consignee or his agent in accordance with this FBL, or when the goods have been handed over to
the goods were taken in charge by the Freight Forwarder, of all particulars relating to the general nature any authority or other party to whom, pursuant to the law or regulation applicable at the place of deliv-
of the goods, their marks, number, weight, volume and quantity and, if applicable, to the dangerous ery, the goods must be handed over, or such other place at which the Freight Forwarder is entitled to
character of the goods, as furnished by him or on his behalf for insertion on the FBL. call upon the Merchant to take delivery.
The Consignor shall indemnify the Freight Forwarder against all loss, damage and expense resulting 12.2. The Freight Forwarder shall also be entitled to store the goods at the sole risk of the Merchant, and the
from any inaccuracy or inadequacy of such particulars. Freight Forwarder’s liability shall cease, and the cost of such storage shall be paid, upon demand, by
The Consignor shall remain liable even if the FBL has been transferred by him. the Merchant to the Freight Forwarder.
The right of the Freight Forwarder to such an indemnity shall in no way limit his liability under this FBL to 12.3. If at any time the carriage under this FBL is or is likely to be affected by any hindrance or risk of any kind
any person other than the Consignor. (including the condition of the goods) not arising from any fault or neglect of the Freight Forwarder or
5.2. The Freight Forwarder shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense caused by defective or insuf- a person referred to in Clause 2.2. and which cannot be avoided by the exercise of reasonable endea-
ficient packing of goods or by inadequate loading or packing within containers or other transport units vours the Freight Forwarder may:
when such loading or packing has been performed by the Merchant or on his behalf by a person other abandon the carriage of the goods under this FBL and, where reasonably possible, place the
than the Freight Forwarder, or by the defect or unsuitability of the containers or other transport units goods or any part of them at the Merchant’s disposal at any place which the Freight Forwarder may
supplied by the Merchant, or if supplied by the Freight Forwarder if a defect or unsuitability of the con- deem safe and convenient, whereupon delivery shall be deemed to have been made, and the
tainer or other transport unit would have been apparent upon reasonable inspection by the Merchant. responsibility of the Freight Forwarder in respect of such goods shall cease.
The Merchant shall indemnify the Freight Forwarder against all loss, damage, liability and expense so In any event, the Freight Forwarder shall be entitled to full freight under this FBL and the Merchant
caused. shall pay any additional costs resulting from the above mentioned circumstances.
6. Freight Forwarder’s Liability 13. Freight and Charges
6.1. The responsibility of the Freight Forwarder for the goods under these conditions covers the period 13.1. Freight shall be paid in cash, without any reduction or deferment on account of any claim, counter-
from the time the Freight Forwarder has taken the goods in his charge to the time of their delivery. claim or set-off, whether prepaid or payable at destination.
6.2. The Freight Forwarder shall be liable for loss of or damage to the goods as well as for delay in delivery Freight shall be considered as earned by the Freight Forwarder at the moment when the goods have
if the occurrence which caused the loss, damage or delay in delivery took place while the goods were been taken in his charge, and not to be returned in any event.
in his charge as defined in Clause 2.1.a, unless the Freight Forwarder proves that no fault or neglect of 13.2. Freight and all other amounts mentioned in this FBL are to be paid in the currency named in this FBL or,
his own, his servants or agents or any other person referred to in Clause 2.2. has caused or contributed at the Freight Forwarder’s option, in the currency of the country of dispatch or destination at the
to such loss, damage or delay. However, the Freight Forwarder shall only be liable for loss following highest rate of exchange for bankers sight bills current for prepaid freight on the day of dispatch and
from delay in delivery if the Consignor has made a declaration of interest in timely delivery which has for freight payable at destination on the day when the Merchant is notified on arrival of the goods there
been accepted by the Freight Forwarder and stated in this FBL. or on the date of withdrawal of the delivery order, whichever rate is the higher, or at the option of the
6.3. Arrival times are not guaranteed by the Freight Forwarder. However, delay in delivery occurs when the Freight Forwarder on the date of this FBL.
goods have not been delivered within the time expressly agreed upon or, in the absence of such agree- 13.3. All dues, taxes and charges or other expenses in connection with the goods shall be paid by the
ment, within the time which would be reasonable to require of a diligent Freight Forwarder, having re- Merchant.
gard to the circumstances of the case. Where equipment is supplied by the Freight Forwarder, the Merchant shall pay all demurrage and
6.4. If the goods have not been delivered within ninety consecutive days following such date of delivery as charges which are not due to a fault or neglect of the Freight Forwarder.
determined in Clause 6.3., the claimant may, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, treat the goods 13.4. The Merchant shall reimburse the Freight Forwarder in proportion to the amount of freight for any
as lost. costs for deviation or delay or any other increase of costs of whatever nature caused by war, warlike
6.5. When the Freight Forwarder establishes that, in the circumstances of the case, the loss or damage operations, epidemics, strikes, government directions or force majeure.
could be attributed to one or more causes or events, specified in a - e of the present clause, it shall be 13.5. The Merchant warrants the correctness of the declaration of contents, insurance, weight, measure-
presumed that it was so caused, always provided, however, that the claimant shall be entitled to prove ments or value of the goods but the Freight Forwarder has the liberty to have the contents inspected
that the loss or damage was not, in fact, caused wholly or partly by one or more of such causes or and the weight, measurements or value verified. If on such inspection it is found that the declaration is
events: not correct it is agreed that a sum equal either to five times the difference between the correct figure
a) an act or omission of the Merchant, or person other than the Freight Forwarder acting on behalf of and the freight charged, or to double the correct freight less the freight charged, whichever sum is the
the Merchant or from whom the Freight Forwarder took the goods in charge; smaller, shall be payable as liquidated damages to the Freight Forwarder for his inspection costs and
b) insufficiency or defective condition of the packaging or marks and/or numbers; losses of freight on other goods notwithstanding any other sum having been stated on this FBL as
c) handling, loading, stowage or unloading of the goods by the Merchant or any person acting on be- freight payable.
half of the Merchant; 13.6. Despite the acceptance by the Freight Forwarder of instructions to collect freight, charges or other
d) inherent vice of the goods; expenses from any other person in respect of the transport under this FBL, the Merchant shall remain
e) strike, lockout, stoppage or restraint of labour. responsible for such monies on receipt of evidence of demand and the absence of payment for what-
6.6. Defences for carriage by sea or inland waterways ever reason.
Notwithstanding clauses 6.2., 6.3 and 6.4. the Freight Forwarder shall not be liable for loss, damage or 14. Lien
delay in delivery with respect to goods carried by sea or inland waterways when such loss, damage or The Freight Forwarder shall have a lien on the goods and any documents relating thereto for any
delay during such carriage has been caused by: amount due at any time to the Freight Forwarder from the Merchant including storage fees and the
a) act, neglect, or default of the master, mariner, pilot or the servants of the carrier in the navigation or cost of recovering same, and may enforce such lien in any reasonable manner which he may think fit.
in the management of the ship, 15. General Average
b) fire, unless caused by the actual fault or privity of the carrier, however, always provided that whe- The Merchant shall indemnify the Freight Forwarder in respect of any claims of a General Average
never loss or damage has resulted from unseaworthiness of the ship, the Freight Forwarder can nature which may be made on him and shall provide such security as may be required by the Freight
prove that due diligence has been exercised to make the ship seaworthy at the commencement of Forwarder in this connection.
the voyage. 16. Notice
7. Paramount clauses 16.1. Unless notice of loss of or damage to the goods, specifying the general nature of such loss or
7.1. These conditions shall only take effect to the extent that they are not contrary to the mandatory provi- damage, is given in writing by the consignee to the Freight Forwarder when the goods are delivered to
sions of International Conventions or national law applicable to the contract evidenced by this FBL. the consignee in accordance with clause 12, such handing over is prima facie evidence of the deliv-
7.2. The Hague Rules contained in the International Convention for the unification of certain rules relating ery by the Freight Forwarder of the goods as described in this FBL.
to Bills of Lading, dated Brussels 25th August 1924, or in those countries where they are already in 16.2. Where the loss or damage is not apparent, the same prima facie effect shall apply if notice in writing is
force the Hague-Visby Rules contained in the Protocol of Brussels, dated 23rd February 1968, as not given within 6 consecutive days after the day when the goods were delivered to the consignee in
enacted in the Country of Shipment, shall apply to all carriage of goods by sea and also to the carriage accordance with clause 12.
of goods by inland waterways, and such provisions shall apply to all goods whether carried on deck or 17. Time bar
under deck. The Freight Forwarder shall, unless otherwise expressly agreed, be discharged of all liability under
7.3. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of the United States of America (COGSA) shall apply to the carriage these conditions unless suit is brought within 9 months after the delivery of the goods, or the date
of goods by sea, whether on deck or under deck, if compulsorily applicable to this FBL or would be ap- when the goods should have been delivered, or the date when in accordance with clause 6.4. failure
plicable but for the goods being carried on deck in accordance with a statement on this FBL. to deliver the goods would give the consignee the right to treat the goods as lost.
8. Limitation of Freight Forwarder’s Liability 18. Partial Invalidity
8.1. Assessment of compensation for loss of or damage to the goods shall be made by reference to the If any clause or a part thereof is held to be invalid, the validity of this FBL and the remaining clauses or
value of such goods at the place and time they are delivered to the consignee or at the place and time a part thereof shall not be affected.
when, in accordance with this FBL, they should have been so delivered. 19. Jurisdiction and applicable law
8.2. The value of the goods shall be determined according to the current commodity exchange price or, if Actions against the Freight Forwarder may be instituted only in the place where the Freight Forwarder
there is no such price, according to the current market price or, if there are no such prices, by reference has his place of business as stated on the reverse of this FBL and shall be decided according to the
to the normal value of goods of the same name and quality. law of the country in which that place of business is situated.

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 FBL
Negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading
The FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading (FBL) SDR per kilogram of gross weight of the goods lost or
is a carrier-type transport document set up by FIATA damaged, whichever is the higher (Art. 8.3 of the FBL
for the use by freight forwarders acting as Multimodal conditions), or, if a multimodal transport does not in-
Transport Operators (MTO). clude carriage of goods by sea or inland waterways, a
basic liability limit of 8.33 SDR per gross weight (Art.
The FBL can also be issued as a marine bill of lading. 8.5 of the FBL conditions). When loss of or damage
to the goods can be attributed to a particular stage
The document is negotiable unless marked “non- of transport in a multimodal transport operation, the
negotiable”. It has been deemed by the International freight forwarder’s liability is limited according to man-
Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to be in conformity with datory national or international law applicable to this
the UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Do- stage of transport (Art. 8.6.a of the FBL conditions).
cuments published by ICC in its brochure No. 481.
Therefore, the FBL bears the ICC logo alongside the When issuing an FBL, the freight forwarder should en-
symbol of the relevant freight forwarders association sure:
by country or territory.
1. that he/she has taken over the goods specified the-
The negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Bill of La- rein and that the right of disposal of these goods is
ding (FBL) conforms to the requirements of the “Guide solely vested in him/her;
for the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documen-
tary Credits (UCP 600)” of ICC (ICC publication No. 2. that the goods appear to be in apparent good order
600) when issued as multimodal transport document and condition;
in line with Article 19 or as bill of lading in line with Ar-
ticle 20, as an acceptable transport document. 3. that details on the document correspond with the in-
structions he/she has received;
A freight forwarder acting as Multimodal Transport
Operator (MTO) or marine carrier issuing a FBL is res- 4. that responsibility for cargo insurance cover has
ponsible for the performance of transport. The freight been agreed upon with the consignor; and
forwarder does not only assume responsibility for de-
livery of the goods at destination, but also for all carri- 5. that it is clearly specified how many original FBLs
ers and third parties engaged by him/her for the per- are issued.
formance of the whole transport, including delivery.
Freight forwarders issuing FBLs have to insure their
By issuing a FBL the freight forwarder accepts a basic liability in accordance with the FBL conditions.
liability limit of 666.67 SDR per package or unit, or 2

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 Consignor
Emblem
of
FWB
National NON-NEGOTIABLE FIATA
Association
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT
WAYBILL
issued subject to UNCTAD / ICC Rules for
Multimodal Transport Documents (ICC Publication 481)
Consigned to

Notify address

Place of receipt

Vessel Port of loading

Port of discharge Place of delivery

Marks and numbers Number and kind of packages Description of goods Gross weight Measurement
Text authorized by FIATA. Copyright reserved. © FIATA / Zurich – Switzerland 10.97

according to the declaration of the consignor

Declaration of Interest of the Transfer of right of Declared value for ad valorem rate according
consignor in timely delivery control to consignee to the declaration of the consignor
(Clause 7.2.) (Clause 4.) (Clauses 8. and 9.)

YES Final delivery date if agreed YES

The goods and instructions are accepted and dealt with subject to the Standard Conditions printed overleaf.

Taken in charge in apparent good order and condition, unless otherwise noted herein, at the place of receipt for transport and delivery to the consignee as
mentioned above.

Freight amount Freight payable at Place and date of issue

Cargo insurance through the undersigned Stamp and signature

 not covered  Covered according to attached Policy

For delivery of goods please apply to:

Standard Conditions (1997) governing the FIATA Multimodal Transport Waybill 9.2. The value of the Goods shall be determined according to the current commodity exchange price or, if there is
no such price, according to the current market price or, if there are no such prices, by reference to the normal
value of Goods of the same kind and quality.
Definitions 9.3. Subject to the provisions of clauses 9.4. to 9.9. inclusive, the Freight Forwarder shall in no event be or be-
– «Freight Forwarder» means the person / Multimodal Transport Operator who issues this Waybill (FWB) and is come liable for any loss of or damage to the Goods in an amount exceeding the equivalent of 666.67 SDR per
named on the face of it and assumes liability for the performance of this contract as a carrier. package or unit or 2 SDR per kilogramme of gross weight of the Goods lost or damaged, whichever is the
– «Merchant» means and includes the Shipper, the Consignor, the Consignee, the Receiver and the Owner of the higher, unless the nature and value of the Goods shall have been declared by the Consignor and accepted by
Goods. the Freight Forwarder before the Goods have been taken in his charge, or the ad valorem freight rate paid,
– «Consignor» means the person who concludes this FWB with the Freight Forwarder. and such value is stated in the FWB by him, then such declared value shall be the limit.
– «Consignee» means the person named in or identifiable as such from this transport contract. 9.4. Where a container, pallet or similar article of transport is loaded with more than one package or unit, the pack-
– «Taken in charge» means that the Goods have been handed over to and accepted for carriage by the Freight For- ages or other shipping units enumerated in the FWB as packed in such article of transport are deemed pack-
warder at the place of receipt evidenced in this FWB. ages or shipping units. Except as aforesaid, such article of transport shall be considered the package or unit.
– «Goods» means any property including live animals as well as containers, pallets or similar articles of transport or 9.5. Notwithstanding the above mentioned provisions, if the transport does not, according to the contract, include
packaging not supplied by the Freight Forwarder, irrespective of whether such property is to be or is carried on carriage of goods by sea or by inland waterways, the liability of the Freight Forwarder shall be limited to an
or under deck. amount not exceeding 8.33 SDR per kilogramme of gross weight of the Goods lost or damaged.
9.6. a) When the loss of or damage to the Goods occurred during one particular stage of the transport, in respect
of which an applicable international convention or mandatory national law would have provided another
1. Applicability limit of liability if a separate contract of carriage had been made for that particular stage of transport, then
These conditions shall also apply if the transport as described in this FWB is performed by only one mode of the limit of the Freight Forwarder’s liability for such loss or damage shall be determined by reference to
transport. the provisions of such convention or mandatory national law.
2. Issuance of this FWB b) Unless the nature and value of the Goods shall have been declared by the Merchant and inserted in this
2.1. By issuance of this FWB the Freight Forwarder FWB, and the ad valorem freight rate paid, the liability of the Freight Forwarder under US COGSA, where
a) undertakes to perform and/or in his own name to procure the performance of the transport, from the place applicable, shall not exceed US$ 500 per package or, in the case of Goods not shipped in packages, per
at which the Goods are taken in charge (place of receipt evidenced in this FWB) to the place of delivery des- customary freight unit.
ignated in this FWB; 9.7. If the Freight Forwarder is liable in respect of loss following from delay in delivery, or consequential loss or
b) assumes liability as a carrier as set out in these conditions. damage other than loss of or damage to the Goods, the liability of the Freight Forwarder shall be limited to an
2.2. Subject to the conditions of this FWB the Freight Forwarder shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of amount not exceeding the equivalent of twice the freight for the transport under this FWB.
his servants or agents acting within the scope of their employment, or any other person of whose services he 9.8. The aggregate liability of the Freight Forwarder shall not exceed the limits of liability for total loss of the Goods.
makes use for the performance of the contract evidenced by this FWB, as if such acts and omissions were his 9.9. The Freight Forwarder is not entitled to the benefit of the limitation of liability if it is proved that the loss, dam-
own. age or delay in delivery resulted from a personal act or omission of the Freight Forwarder done with the intent
3. Agency to cause such loss, damage or delay, or recklessly and with knowledge that such loss, damage or delay would
3.1. The Consignor on entering into this transport contract does so not only on his own behalf but also as agent for probably result.
and on behalf of the Consignee, and warrants to the Freight Forwarder that he has authority so to do. 10. Applicability to Actions in Tort
3.2. This rule shall apply if, and only if, it be necessary by the law applicable to this transport contract so as to en- These conditions apply to all claims against the Freight Forwarder relating to the performance of the contract
able the Consignee to sue and be sued thereon. The Consignee shall be under no greater liability than he would evidenced by this FWB, whether the claim be founded in contract or in tort.
have been had the transport contract been covered by a bill of lading or similar document of title. 11. Liability of Servants and other Persons
4. Right of control 11.1. These conditions apply whenever claims relating to the performance of the contract evidenced by this FWB
4.1. Unless the Consignor has exercised his option under clause 4.2. below, he shall be the only party entitled to are made against any servant, agent or other person (including any independent contractor) whose services
give the Freight Forwarder instructions in relation to this transport contract. Unless prohibited by the applica- have been used in order to perform the contract, whether such claims are founded in contract or in tort, and
ble law, he shall be entitled to change the name of the Consignee at any time up to the Consignee claiming de- the aggregate liability of the Freight Forwarder and of such servants, agents or other persons shall not exceed
livery of the Goods after arrival at destination, provided he gives the Freight Forwarder reasonable notice in writ- the limits in clause 9.
ing, or by some other means acceptable to the Freight Forwarder, thereby undertaking to indemnify the Freight 11.2. In entering into this contract as evidenced by this FWB, the Freight Forwarder, to the extent of these provi-
Forwarder against any additional expense caused thereby. sions, does not only act on his own behalf, but also as agent or trustee for such persons, and such persons
4.2. The Consignor shall have the option, to be exercised not later than upon the receipt of the Goods by the Freight shall to this extent be or be deemed to be parties to this contract.
Forwarder, to transfer the right of control to the Consignee. The exercise of this option must be noted on the 11.3. However, if it is proved that the loss of or such loss or damage to the Goods resulted from a personal act or
FWB prior to or at the time of its issue. Where the option has been exercised the Consignee shall have such omission of such a person referred to in clause 11.1., done with intent to cause damage, or recklessly and
rights as are referred to in clause 4.1. above and the Consignor shall cease to have such rights. with knowledge that damage would probably result, such person shall not be entitled to benefit of limitation
5. Dangerous Goods and Indemnity of liability provided for in clause 9.
5.1. The Merchant shall comply with rules which are mandatory according to the national law or by reason of inter- 11.4. The aggregate of the amounts recoverable from the Freight Forwarder and the persons referred to in clauses
national convention, relating to the carriage of Goods of a dangerous nature, and shall in any case inform the 2.2. and 11.1. shall not exceed the limits provided for in these conditions.
Freight Forwarder in writing of the exact nature of the danger before Goods of a dangerous nature are taken in 12. Method and Route of Transportation
charge by the Freight Forwarder and indicate to him, if need be, the precautions to be taken. Without notice to the Merchant, the Freight Forwarder has the liberty to carry the Goods on or under deck and
5.2. If the Merchant fails to provide such information and the Freight Forwarder is unaware of the dangerous nature to choose or substitute the means, route and procedure to be followed in the handling, stowage, storage and
of the Goods and the necessary precautions to be taken and if, at any time, they are deemed to be a hazard to transportation of the Goods.
life or property, they may at any place be unloaded, destroyed or rendered harmless, as circumstances may re- 13. Delivery
quire, without compensation. The Merchant shall indemnify the Freight Forwarder against all loss, damage, li- 13.1. Goods shall be deemed to be delivered when they have been handed over or placed at the disposal of the
ability, or expense arising out of their being taken in charge, or their carriage, or of any service incidental thereto. Consignee or his agent in accordance with this FWB or with the law or usage of the particular trade applicable
The burden of proving that the Freight Forwarder knew the exact nature of the danger constituted by the car- at the place of delivery, or when the Goods have been handed over to any authority or other party to whom,
riage of the said Goods shall rest on the Merchant. pursuant to the law or regulation applicable at the place of delivery, the Goods must be handed over, or such
5.3. If any Goods shall become a danger to life or property, they may in like manner be unloaded or landed at any other place at which the Freight Forwarder is entitled to call upon the Merchant to take delivery.
place or destroyed or rendered harmless. If such danger was not caused by the fault and neglect of the Freight 13.2. In case it proves impossible to perform or procure the performance of all acts necessary to ensure delivery of
Forwarder he shall have no liability and the Merchant shall indemnify him against all loss, damage, liability and the Goods the Freight Forwarder shall also be entitled to store the Goods at the sole risk of the Merchant, and
expense arising therefrom. the Freight Forwarder’s liability shall cease, and the cost of such storage shall be paid, upon demand, by the
6. Description of Goods and Merchant’s Packing and Inspection Merchant to the Freight Forwarder.
6.1. The information in this FWB shall be prima facie evidence of the taking in charge by the Freight Forwarder of 13.3. The Freight Forwarder shall not be liable for incorrect delivery, unless he has failed to exercise reasonable care
the Goods as described by such information unless a contrary indication, such as «shipper’s weight, load and to ascertain that the party claiming to be the Consignee is in fact that party.
count», «shipper–packed container» or similar expressions, has been made in the printed text or superimposed 13.4. If at any time the carriage under this FWB is or is likely to be affected by any hindrance or risk of any kind (in-
on this FWB. cluding the condition of the Goods) not arising from any fault or neglect of the Freight Forwarder or a person
6.2. The Consignor shall be deemed to have guaranteed to the Freight Forwarder the accuracy, at the time the referred to in clause 2.2. and which cannot be avoided by the exercise of reasonable endeavour the Freight
Goods were taken in charge by the Freight Forwarder, of all particulars relating to the general nature of the Forwarder may:
Goods, their marks, number, weight, volume and quantity and, if applicable, to the dangerous character of the abandon the carriage of the Goods under this FWB and, where reasonably possible, place the Goods or any
Goods, as furnished by him or on his behalf for insertion on the FWB. part of them at the Merchant’s disposal at any place which the Freight Forwarder may deem safe and conve-
The Consignor shall indemnify the Freight Forwarder against all loss, damage and expense resulting from any nient, whereupon delivery shall be deemed to have been made, and the responsibility of the Freight Forwarder
inaccuracy or inadequacy of such particulars. in respect of such Goods shall cease.
6.3. The Freight Forwarder shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense caused by defective or insufficient In any event, the Freight Forwarder shall be entitled to full freight under this FWB and the Merchant shall pay
packing of Goods or by inadequate loading or packing within containers or other transport units when such any additional costs resulting from the above mentioned circumstances.
loading or packing has been performed by the Merchant or on his behalf by a person other than the Freight 14. Freight and Charges
Forwarder, or by the defect or unsuitability of the containers or other transport units supplied by the Merchant, 14.1. The terms and conditions of the Freight Forwarder’s applicable tariff, if any, are incorporated herein. Copies
or if supplied by the Freight Forwarder if a defect or unsuitability of the container or other transport unit would of the relevant terms and conditions thereof are available from the Freight Forwarder upon request. In the case
have been apparent upon reasonable inspection by the Merchant. The Merchant shall indemnify the Freight of inconsistency between this FWB and the applicable tariff the FWB shall prevail.
Forwarder against all loss, damage, liability and expense so caused. All dues, taxes and charges or other expenses in connection with the Goods shall be paid by the Merchant.
6.4. The right of the Freight Forwarder to an indemnity as per clause 6.2. and 6.3. shall in no way limit his liability Where equipment is supplied by the Freight Forwarder, the Merchant shall pay all demurrage and charges
under this FWB to any person other than the Consignor. which are not due to a fault or neglect of the Freight Forwarder.
7. Freight Forwarder’s Liability 14.2. Freight shall be paid in cash, without any reduction or deferment on account of any claim, counterclaim or set-
7.1. The responsibility of the Freight Forwarder for the Goods under these conditions covers the period from the off, whether prepaid or payable at destination. Freight shall be considered as earned by the Freight Forwarder
time the Freight Forwarder has taken the Goods in his charge to the time of their delivery. at the moment when the Goods have been taken in his charge, and not to be returned in any event.
7.2. The Freight Forwarder shall be liable for loss of or damage to the Goods as well as for delay in delivery if the 14.3. Freight and all other amounts mentioned in this FWB are to be paid in the currency named in this FWB or, at
occurrence which caused the loss, damage or delay in delivery took place while the Goods were in his charge, the Freight Forwarder’s option, in the currency of the country of dispatch or destination at the highest rate of
unless the Freight Forwarder proves that no fault or neglect of his own, his servants or agents or any other per- exchange for bankers sight bills current for prepaid freight on the day of dispatch and for freight payable at
son referred to in clause 2.2. has caused or contributed to such loss, damage or delay. However, the Freight destination on the day when the Merchant is notified on arrival of the Goods there or on the date of withdrawal
Forwarder shall only be liable for loss following from delay in delivery if the Consignor has made a declaration of the delivery order, whichever rate is the higher, or at the option of the Freight Forwarder on the date of this
of interest in timely delivery which has been accepted by the Freight Forwarder. FWB.
7.3. Arrival times are not guaranteed by the Freight Forwarder. However, delay in delivery occurs when the Goods 14.4. The Merchant shall reimburse the Freight Forwarder in proportion to the amount of freight for any costs for
have not been delivered within the time expressly agreed upon or, in the absence of such agreement, within the deviation or delay or any other increase of costs of whatever nature caused by war, warlike operations, epi-
time which would be reasonable to require of a diligent Freight Forwarder, having regard to the circumstances demics, strikes, government directions or force majeure.
of the case. 14.5. The Merchant warrants the correctness of the declaration of contents, insurance, weight, measurements or
7.4. If the Goods have not been delivered within ninety consecutive days following such date of delivery as deter- value of the Goods but the Freight Forwarder has the liberty to have the contents inspected and the weight,
mined in clause 7.3, the claimant may, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, treat the Goods as lost. measurements or value verified. If on such inspection it is found that the declaration is not correct it is agreed
7.5. When the Freight Forwarder establishes that, in the circumstances of the case, the loss or damage could be that a sum equal either to five times the difference between the correct figure and the freight charged, or to
attributed to one or more causes or events, specified in a) – e) of the present clause, it shall be presumed that double the correct freight less the freight charged, whichever sum is the smaller, shall be payable as liquidated
it was so caused, always provided, however, that the claimant shall be entitled to prove that the loss or damage damages to the Freight Forwarder for his inspection costs and losses of freight on other Goods notwith-
was not, in fact, caused wholly or partly by one or more of such causes or events: standing any other sum having been stated on this FWB as freight payable.
a) an act or omission of the Merchant, or person other than the Freight Forwarder acting on behalf of the Mer- 14.6. Despite the acceptance by the Freight Forwarder of instructions to collect freight, charges or other expenses
chant or from whom the Freight Forwarder took the Goods in charge; from any other person in respect of the transport under this FWB, the Merchant shall remain responsible for
b) insufficiency or defective condition of the packaging or marks and/or numbers; such monies on receipt of evidence of demand and the absence of payment for whatever reason.
c) handling, loading, stowage or unloading of the Goods by the Merchant or any person acting on behalf of 15. Lien
the Merchant; The Freight Forwarder shall have a lien on the Goods and any documents relating thereto for any amount due
d) inherent vice of the Goods; at any time to the Freight Forwarder from the Merchant including storage fees and the cost of recovering
e) strike, lockout, stoppage or restraint of labour. same, and may enforce such lien in any reasonable manner which he may think fit.
7.6. Defences for carriage by sea or inland waterways 16. General Average
Notwithstanding clauses 7.2., 7.3. and 7.4. the Freight Forwarder shall not be liable for loss, damage or delay The Merchant shall indemnify the Freight Forwarder in respect of any claims of a General Average nature
in delivery with respect to Goods carried by sea or inland waterways when such loss, damage or delay during which may be made on him and shall provide such security as may be required by the Freight Forwarder in
such carriage has been caused by: this connection.
a) act, neglect, or default of the master, mariner, pilot or the servants of the carrier in the navigation or in the 17. Notice
management of the ship, 17.1. Unless notice of loss of or damage to the Goods, specifying the general nature of such loss or damage, is
b) fire, unless caused by the actual fault or privity of the carrier, however, always provided that whenever loss given in writing by the Consignee to the Freight Forwarder when the Goods are delivered to the Consignee in
or damage has resulted from unseaworthiness of the ship, the Freight Forwarder can prove that due dili- accordance with clause 13., such handing over is prima facie evidence of the delivery by the Freight Forwarder
gence has been exercised to make the ship seaworthy at the commencement of the voyage. of the Goods as described in this FWB.
8. Paramount Clauses 17.2. Where the loss or damage is not apparent, the same prima facie effect shall apply if notice in writing is not
8.1. These conditions shall only take effect to the extent that they are not contrary to the mandatory provisions of given within 6 consecutive days after the day when the Goods were delivered to the Consignee in accordance
international conventions or national law applicable to the contract evidenced by this FWB. with clause 13.
8.2. The Hague Rules contained in the International Convention for the unification of certain rules relating to Bills of 18. Time bar
Lading, dated Brussels 25th August 1924, or in those countries where they are already in force the Hague-Visby The Freight Forwarder shall, unless otherwise expressly agreed, be discharged of all liability under these con-
Rules contained in the Protocol of Brussels, dated 23rd February 1968, as enacted in the country of shipment, ditions, unless suit is brought within 9 months after the delivery of the Goods, or the date when the Goods
shall apply to all carriage of goods by sea and also to the carriage of goods by inland waterways, and such pro- should have been delivered, or the date when in accordance with clause 7.4. failure to deliver the Goods
visions shall apply to all Goods whether carried on deck or under deck. would give the Consignee the right to treat the Goods as lost.
8.3. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of the United States of America (US COGSA) shall apply to the carriage of 19. Partial Invalidity
Goods by sea, whether on deck or under deck, if compulsorily applicable to this FWB or would be applicable If any clause or a part thereof is held to be invalid, the validity of this FWB and the remaining clauses or a part
but for the Goods being carried on deck in accordance with a statement on this FWB. thereof shall not be affected.
9. Limitation of Freight Forwarder’s Liability 20. Jurisdiction, arbitration and applicable law
9.1. Assessment of compensation for loss of or damage to the Goods shall be made by reference to the value of Unless otherwise agreed in writing, actions against the Freight Forwarder may be instituted only in the place
such Goods at the place and time they are delivered to the Consignee or at the place and time when, in ac- where the Freight Forwarder has his place of business as stated on the reverse of this FWB and shall be
cordance with this FWB, they should have been so delivered. decided according to the law of the country in which that place of business is situated.

The ICC logo denotes that this document has been deemed by the ICC to be in conformity with the UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Documents. The ICC logo does not imply ICC endorsement of the document nor does it in
any way make the ICC party to any possible legal action resulting from the use of this document.
 FWB
Non-negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Waybill
The FIATA Multimodal Transport Waybill (FWB) is a By issuing a FWB, under the terms on the reverse
carrier-type transport document set up by FIATA for of the document, the freight forwarder generally ac-
the use by freight forwarders acting as Multimodal cepts a basic liability limit of 666.67 SDR per package
Transport Operators (MTO). or unit, or 2 SDR per kilogram of gross weight of the
goods lost or damaged, whichever is the higher, un-
The FWB can also be used as sea waybill. less a higher value has been declared (Art. 9.3. of the
FWB conditions). If a multimodal transport does not
The document is not negotiable. It has been deemed include carriage of goods by sea or inland waterway,
by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to a basic liability limit of 8.33 SDR per kilogram gross
be in conformity with the UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Mul- weight (Art. 9.5. of the FWB conditions) applies. When
timodal Transport Documents published by ICC in its loss of or damage to the goods can be attributed to a
brochure No. 481. Therefore, the FWB bears the ICC particular stage of transport in a multimodal transport
logo alongside the symbol of the national/regional operation, the freight forwarder’s liability is limited ac-
freight forwarders association. cording to mandatory national, territorial, or internatio-
nal law applicable to this stage of transport (Art. 9.6. a
The non-negotiable FIATA Multimodal Transport Way- of the FWB conditions).
bill (FWB) conforms to the requirements of the “Guide
for the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documen- When issuing a FWB, the freight forwarder should en-
tary Credits (UCP 600)” of ICC (ICC publication No. sure that:
600) in line with Article 21 when issued as a sea way-
bill, as an acceptable transport document. 1. he/she has taken over the goods specified therein
and that the right of disposal of these goods is solely
A freight forwarder acting as MTO or marine carrier vested in him/her;
issuing the FWB is responsible for the performance of
transport. The freight forwarder does not only assume 2. the goods appear to be in apparent good order and
responsibility for choosing the agents for the delivery condition;
of the goods at destination, but also for all carriers and
third parties engaged by him/her for the performance 3. details on the document correspond with the inst-
of the entire transport. Contrary to the FIATA Multimo- ructions he/she has received; and
dal Transport Bill of Lading (FBL), the FWB need not
be presented by the consignee for the delivery of the 4. responsibility for the cargo insurance cover has
goods at destination. been agreed upon with the consignor.

Freight forwarders issuing FWBs have to insure their

liability in accordance with the FWB conditions.

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 Emblem
of
FIATA SDT
Shipper (Name & Address) / Chargeur (Nom & Adresse) National Country
Association No. code

SHIPPERS DECLARATION FOR THE

TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS
(approved by FIATA)

Consignee (Name & Address) / Destinataire (Nom & Adresse) Forwarder / Transitaire

Ref. nr.

In accordance with the European Agreement concerning the international carria- En conformité avec la directive européenne concernant le transport interna-
ge of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), or the provisions of the IMO tional des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR), ou les recommanda-
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, or national regulations tions de l’IMO du code maritime international des marchandises dangereuses
when applicable giving the precise listing of relevant items to be entered in the (IMDG) ou des informations particulières nationales devant apparaître sur le
transport document. document de transport.

The undersigned, as principal of the forwarder remits to him together with the Le soussigné, commettant du transitaire, lui remet en même temps que l’ord-
order of shipment of Dangerous Goods the following information: re d’expédition de marchandises dangereuses les renseignements suivants:

Marks and Numbers, Number & Type of Packages, UN No, Proper Shipping Name, ADR or IMO Class, Subsidiary risk, Gross Weight (kg) Poids brut (kg)
Packing Group, Flashpoint if relevant (in ºC) (sea transport only) in accordance with applicable regulations. Net quantity Quantité nette
(when required) (s’il y a lieu)
Marquage et numéros, nombre et type d’emballage, N° UN, appellation technique, classe ADR ou IMO, risques subsi-
diaires, groupe d’emballage, point éclair si nécessaire (en °C) (transport maritime seulement) en accord avec les
réglementations applicables.

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IMO SHIPPER’S CERTIFICATE DECLARATION DE CHARGEMENT IMO
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately Je déclare que le contenu de ce chargement est décrit ci-dessus de façon
described above by the Proper Shipping Name, and are classified, packaged, complète et exacte par la désignation officielle de transport et qu’il est
Text authorized by FIATA. Copyright FIATA / Zurich – Switzerland 8.05

marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for convenablement classé, emballé, marqué, étiqueté, muni de plaques-étiquettes
transport according to applicable international and national governmental et à tous égards bien conditionné pour être transporté conformément aux
regulations. réglementations internationales et nationales applicables.

ADR/IMO CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING CERTIFICATE CERTIFICAT D’EMPOTAGE ADR/IMO DU CONTENEUR/VEHICULE

I hereby declare that the goods described above have been packed/loaded into Je soussigné déclare que les marchandises décrites ci-dessus ont été
the container/vehicle identified above in accordance with the provisions of the empotées/chargées dans le conteneur/véhicule identifié ci-dessus conformé-
IMDG Code or the ADR as applicable. ment aux dispositions applicables du code IMDG ou de l’ADR applicable.

Special remarks Place and date of issue

Remarques particulières Lieu et date d’émission

Shippers signature and stamp

Sceau et signature du chargeur
Class / CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS CLASSIFICATION DES MARCHANDISES
Classe FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORT DANGEREUSES POUR TOUS LES MODES
DE TRANSPORT

1 Explosive substances and articles Matières et objets explosibles

1.1 Substances and articles which have a mass Matières et objets comportant un risque d'explosion en
explosion hazard masse
1.2 Substances and articles which have a projection Matières et objets comportant un risque de projection
hazard but not a mass explosion hazard sans risque d'explosion en masse
1.3 Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and Matières et objets comportant un risque d'incendie
either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection avec un risque léger de souffle ou de projection ou de
hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard l'un et l'autre, mais sans risque d'explosion en masse
1.4 Substances and articles which present only a slight Matières et objets ne présentant qu'un danger mineur
risk of explosion d'explosion
1.5 Very insensitive substances having a mass explosion Matières très peu sensibles comportant un risque
hazard d'explosion en masse
1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a Objets extrêmement peu sensibles ne comportant pas
mass explosion hazard de risque d'explosion en masse

2 Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under Gaz: Comprimés, liquéfiés ou dissous sous pression
pressure
2.1 Flammable gases *) Gaz inflammables *)
2.2 Asphyxiant gases *) Gaz asphyxiants *)
2.3 Toxic gases *) Gaz toxiques *)
*) Class 2 is formally subdivided in the Air and Sea *) La classe 2 n'est subdivisée que dans les
regulations only réglementations concernant transports aériens et
maritimes

3 Flammable liquids Liquides inflammables

4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid Matières solides inflammables, matières autoréactives
desensitised explosives et explosibles désensibiliées solides
4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Matières sujettes à l'inflammation spontanée
4.3 Substances which in contact with water, emit Matières qui, au contact de l'eau, dégagent des gaz
flammable gases inflammables

5.1 Oxidizing substances Matières comburantes

5.2 Organic peroxides Peroxydes organiques

6.1 Toxic substances Matières toxiques

6.2 Infectious substances Matières infectieuses

7 Radioactive material Matières radioactives

8 Corrosive substances Matières corrosives

9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles Matières et objets dangereux divers

Sea transport IMDG Code Transports maritimes

Air transport ICAO- TI (IATA DGR) Transports aériens
Road transport in Europe ADR Transports européens par route
RID Transports européens par chemin
Rail transport in Europe
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 FIATA SDT
Shipper’s Declaration for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
If a freight forwarder deals with the transport of dan- The Shipper’s Declaration shall not be completed by
gerous goods, he/she needs detailed information with the freight forwarder. In each case, the Declaration
regard to the classification of the goods, according to must be completed and signed by the shipper (con-
the dangerous goods regulations for the different mo- signor) and then handed over to the freight forwarder.
des of transport. The FIATA SDT can be used for road
transport in countries that have adopted the ADR, and Further helpful information regarding the regulations
sea transport where the IMDG Code is in effect. In for the transport of dangerous goods and responsibili-
addition, the form could assist in the carriage of dan- ties is contained in the brochure “FIATA Introduction to
gerous goods according to other national or local le- the Regulations for the Safe Handling and Transport of
gislation, where additional documentary requirements Dangerous Goods”. Additional information is available
may apply and need to be ascertained before the mo- on the FIATA website (www.fiata.com) and information
vement of the goods. published by the UN is updated every second year
(United Nations’ Recommendations on the Transport
The FIATA SDT is not accepted for international rail of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations).
transport according to RID and air transport according
to the ICAO Technical Instructions. For rail transport
(RID) the CIM waybill must be used with suitable no-
tations compliant with the applicable RID rules, and
for air transport forms and additional requirements
stipulated in the IATA Dangerous Goods Rules apply.
However, the correctly filled FIATA SDT can always be
utilised as a complementary document.

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Shipper’s Intermodal Weight Certification
The starting point for the creation of the FIATA SIC was becomes a shipper himself/herself. If the total gross
the Intermodal Safe Container Act of 1992 in the USA cargo weight is in this case expected to exceed
and the Amendment to the Act of 1996. The FIATA SIC 29’000 Pounds (13’154 kg), it is advisable for the freight
facilitates freight forwarders’ and shippers’ compliance forwarder to obtain from all initial shippers FIATA SICs
with US legislation, which provides in US trades for to be able to base his/her own document on their cer-
certification of the gross cargo weight stowed in a con- tifications.
tainer or trailer if it exceeds 29’000 pounds (13’154 kg).
Although the form was designed in compliance with the
If FCL goods originate from a single shipper, the FI- overweight container legislation of the USA, it can also
ATA SIC must be completed and signed by him/her be used for shipments to other places where weight
and be handed over to the freight forwarder to enable certification may be necessary or recommendable. In
the freight forwarder to pass on the information con- particular its use can be advantageous in preparation
tained in the form to the carrier. When arranging con- of the entry into force of the mandatory rules on contai-
solidated container shipments, the freight forwarder ner weighing decided by the IMO.

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FIATA Forwarding Instructions
Freight forwarders mostly design and print their own The member organisations of FIATA may adapt this in-
forwarding instructions forms, which have to be filled struction form to their national/regional requirements.
in by their clients. However, the instruction forms of However, it is fundamental that such changes are
the various freight forwarders are not uniform. made within the margin of the UN layout key.

In the interest of uniformity and a common layout FIATA recommends that its Association Members ad-
FIATA drafted the FIATA Model for Forwarding Inst- opt and introduce this instruction form, as it is an im-
ructions. The form is aligned to the UN layout key for portant tool to improve professional standards and will
trade documents (UNCEFACT recommendation num- serve to foster the corporate identity of our trade. It is
ber 1), which aims at providing an international basis worth noting that the mapping of these forms in the
for the standardisation of documents used in interna- digital environment exists and is available for devel-
tional trade. opers.

The form is designed to be used in the aligned series

and to combine functions in sets of forms, of which in-
tegral parts serve various purposes in the procedures
for cargo handling.

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