Legal support for transport and customs service providers

In an industry with dense and evolving regulations, transport and customs companies need to secure their contractual operations, liabilities and compliance. INSCIO Avocats assists freight forwarders, freight forwarders, registered customs representatives (RDE) and logisticians in the legal structuring of their activities, in France and overseas.

Securing the missions of the freight forwarder

The freight forwarder acts in his own name to organise the transport of goods from start to finish. He is free to choose the carriers and the methods of transport, which implies extensive legal responsibility.

INSCIO Avocats intervenes in:

  • Drafting and auditing freight forwarding contracts
  • Defining liability, insurance and force majeure clauses
  • Supervising relations with subcontractors and customers
  • Preventing disputes related to delays, damage or loss of goods

Supervise customs services and representation

Customs operations are at the heart of international trade. Customs representatives must adhere to strict compliance, traceability and accountability obligations.

INSCIO Avocats assists companies in:

  • Drafting customs representation mandates
  • Managing risks related to special regimes (inward processing/outward processing, bonded warehouse, etc.)
  • Compliance with AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) requirements-
  • Defense in the event of customs control or litigation

Structuring contractual relationships in the supply chain

Transport and logistics players must manage complex, often multimodal flows with multiple partners.

Rigorous legal structuring is essential to:

  • Define the obligations of each link in the chain
  • Secure delivery and traceability commitments
  • Integrate regulatory and customs compliance clauses
  • Provide for the resolution of cross-border disputes

Why call on INSCIO Avocats?

  • Sectoral expertise in transport, customs and logistics
  • Tailor-made legal support, in French and English
  • Regulatory monitoring and anticipation of developments-
  • Proactive defence in the event of litigation or control

Are you a freight forwarder, freight forwarder or customs representative?
Contact INSCIO Avocats for legal support adapted to your activity ⤵