Transport & Logistics

The transport and logistics industry is evolving rapidly, with forwarders now performing multiple roles— from carriage and warehousing to supply‑chain management and customs agency. NLHS understands these complexities and partners with clients to manage legal risks across the entire supply chain. Our lawyers are experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements that underpin the logistics sector, including transport and carriage contracts, subcontractor agreements, warehousing and distribution agreements, freight‑forwarding contracts and specialised project logistics arrangements for high‑value commodities like energy products, electronics and pharmaceuticals.

We advise on financing arrangements for transport assets, public–private partnerships for infrastructure projects and customs and trade compliance, including import‑ and export‑control requirements. Risk management is a central focus; we counsel on risk‑transfer issues under international conventions that limit liability, draft insurance and indemnity provisions and arrange insurance cover for cargo, carriers’ liability and multimodal operations. We also guide clients on carrier liability for loss, damage and delay and provide support in claims management and subrogated recoveries.

NLHS’s litigators and dispute‑resolution specialists handle cargo and freight liability claims, motor and employers’ liability matters, public liability claims and commercial disputes arising from logistics contracts. We assist clients with disputes involving delay, damage or loss of high‑value commodities, cross‑border supply disruptions, demurrage and force majeure.

Because logistics operations depend on seamless contractual arrangements, we prepare and review freight agreements, leasing agreements for vehicles and equipment, licensing agreements and service contracts for third‑party logistics, warehousing and distribution. Our commercial lawyers work closely with our clients to structure transactions, joint ventures and outsourcing arrangements, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and commercial objectives. Whether you need assistance with a complex cross‑border supply‑chain project, guidance on regulatory compliance, or representation in a dispute, NLHS delivers bespoke legal support that helps you navigate the dynamic transport and logistics sector with confidence.