Transport & Logistics

Navigating Complexity in Transport and Logistics.

Drawing on long-standing experience in the transport and logistics sector, gbf is recognized as a leading law firm in this field. Our team combines in-depth legal expertise with a practical understanding of the industry, ensuring that our clients receive clear, effective and solution-oriented advice.

We act for major transport and liability insurers as well as for P&I Clubs, representing them in coverage disputes, claims handling, defence proceedings and recourse actions. We also work for international transport and freight forwarding companies. Our practice covers all modes of transport – road, rail, air and sea – in both freight and passenger transport. Clients trust us not only for our thorough legal analysis but also for our proven track record before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative authorities, such as the Federal Office for Customs Border Security FOCBS.

Our services cover the full spectrum of transport and logistics law. Typical areas of our work include:

• Contractual advice: drafting, reviewing and negotiating forwarding, transport and logistics contracts.
• Freight and forwarding claims: assessment of outstanding freight and forwarding claims, demurrage, ancillary charges, and their enforcement in court.
• Liability and damage claims: pursuing claims for loss, damage or delay in delivery of goods, as well as liability cases arising in passenger transport.
• Trade and customs law: guidance on international trade rules, including Incoterms and cross-border sales contracts (e.g. CISG), as well as advice on import/export regulations and representation in disputes with customs authorities.

Our commitment to understanding the unique aspects of our clients’ businesses lays the foundation for enduring relationships and advice that is individually tailored.