Cim Convention
/ˈsiːˌaɪˈɛm kənˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An international treaty regulating the liability of carriers in the transportation of goods by rail within Europe and parts of Asia, known as the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Rail.
The Cim Convention establishes uniform rules for compensation claims in rail freight transport across member states.
Forms
- cim convention
Commentary
Commonly referred to by its acronym 'CIM' (from the French 'Contrat International de Marchandises'), important for harmonizing carrier liability in international rail transport.
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