Maritime Carriage
/ˈmærɪtaɪm ˈkærɪɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The transportation of goods or passengers by sea under a contract of carriage governed by maritime law.
The dispute arose from the maritime carriage of goods damaged during transit across the Atlantic.
Forms
- maritime carriage
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes sea-based transport under maritime legal rules, distinct from carriage by land or air; it is pivotal in contexts involving admiralty jurisdiction and international shipping contracts.
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