Este manual reúne todos los conocimientos necesarios y las mejores prácticas para ejercer la profesión de transportista de mercancías por carretera, nacional e internacional. La capacitación es un factor imprescindible para la prestación y la gestión de los servicios de transporte con garantías de seguridad, eficacia y rentabilidad, en el marco de las operaciones logísticas de las cadenas de suministros. En este libro se describen las características del sector del transporte de mercancías en España y Europa, las normativas desarrolladas por la Administración, las relaciones contractuales que se establecen en el transporte, y se analizan los costos que afectan al proceso de transporte por carretera. Asimismo, se exponen los distintos tipos de transporte, los vehículos más apropiados para cada uno de ellos, las características de estos, y las técnicas de carga y descarga, entre otros aspectos significativos. Este libro es un manual riguroso, completo y actualizado, que se dirige a profesionales del transporte que han de actualizar sus conocimientos, y a quienes desean incorporarse a la profesión con una formación adecuada.

250 leading cases of the High Courts of England and the European Court of Justice. This book contains summaries of 250 cases related to international trade and carriage of goods by sea. Each case is presented with an abstract of the factual background and the key findings of the court. All the cases relate to disputes decided by the High Courts of England or by the European Court of Justice, the knowledge of which is a must for any practitioner in this area. The issues referred to in the cases relate to contracts of carriage on bills of lading, waybills and charterparties, as well as to international trade instruments like sale contracts, letters of credit, performance bonds, indemnities and agency. There is also wide reference to ship arrests, limitation of liability, injunctions, choice of law, arbitration and jurisdiction. Full consideration is given to the Hague-Visby Rules, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, the Sale of Goods Act, Incoterms and UCP for Documentary Credits. Albert Badia is a practicing solicitor in England and Wales. He has acted as Counsel in many disputes and has been appointed as arbitrator in commercial matters.

International supply chains operate through efficient and secure processes, especially regarding the location and conditions under which the delivery of goods subject to sale will occur. To delineate their respective obligations, companies engaged in international transactions rely on a standardized set of terms and regulations known as the Incoterms rules. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) regularly revises and issues these rules to keep them current with industry practices. This manual explains in a didactic manner the effective use of the Incoterms 2020 rules and provides criteria for choosing the most appropriate rule for each sales transaction. The author offers valuable insights to minimize business risks, optimize costs, and facilitate operations in international markets. This book is aimed at professionals in international trade and freight transportation, as well as those involved in training in these fields. It includes examples, practical cases, and self-assessment tests to strengthen training and professional performance.

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides a systematic approach to transport law as applied in Spain. The book describes the main sources of transport law, jurisdiction and courts, state immunity, and the legal role of transport intermediaries, with detailed reference to maritime law, transport by road, transport by air, transport by rail, and inland navigation. A special chapter is devoted to multimodal transport. Among the elements of transport law considered are the legal status of the vessel; its acquisition, ownership, and registration; vessel liens and mortgages; the position of master and crew; maritime salvage and assistance; marine pollution; collision; and carriage of passengers. Other topics discussed include liability and limitation of liability, charter parties, and transport under bill of lading. Case law, intergovernmental cooperation agreements, and interactions with environmental, tax, and competition law are also covered. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable resource for lawyers handling transport contracts or cases affecting Spain. It will also be welcomed by researchers and academics for its contribution to a field that continues to gain significance in the study of comparative law.