Logistics law,for every link inthe chain.
SIRI Law LLP advises logistics, transport and warehousing companies on carriage contracts, cargo liability, warehousing agreements and the regulatory framework covering freight and delivery in India.
- Free first consultation
- Carriage by Road Act aware
- Fixed-fee packages available
- Hyderabad and online
- Multi-modal freight experience
Logistics
Cargo liability in India runs through a mix of common carrier principles, the Carriage by Road Act, and whatever your own contracts say. Most disputes come down to which of these actually applies, and many logistics contracts never make that clear.
Freight and transport companies
Carriage contracts and cargo liability terms that protect your business.
Warehousing and fulfilment operators
Warehousing agreements that allocate risk for stored goods correctly.
Last-mile delivery platforms
Compliance advisory for delivery partner arrangements.
Companies shipping internationally
Customs and cross-border documentation and compliance.
Roadmap
Where we help, across the supply chain.
From the first mile to the last, and everything stored in between.
- 01Ongoing
Contract the movement
Carriage terms determine liability the moment goods leave your control.
- Freight and carriage contract drafting
- Cargo liability limits and exclusions
- Insurance requirements and coverage gaps
- Delay and non-delivery remedies
- 02Ongoing
Contract the storage
Warehousing carries its own liability questions.
- Warehousing and 3PL agreements
- Liability for damaged, lost or spoiled goods
- Access and inventory management terms
- Termination and goods release provisions
- 03Ongoing
Manage the last mile
Delivery platforms face specific workforce and liability questions.
- Delivery partner and gig-worker agreements
- Compliance with applicable labour and social security frameworks
- Liability for delivery failures or damage
- Customer-facing delivery terms
- 04Where relevant
Move across borders
International freight adds customs and documentation requirements.
- Customs documentation and compliance
- Import and export regulatory advisory
- Cross-border liability and jurisdiction clauses
What we do
Logistics legal, mile by mile.
Contracts built around where liability actually sits in a supply chain.
Carriage and freight contracts
Agreements governing the movement of goods by road, rail or multi-modal transport.
- Carriage
- Freight
- Contracts
Cargo liability structuring
Setting liability limits, exclusions and insurance requirements for goods in transit.
- Cargo liability
- Insurance
- Risk allocation
Warehousing agreements
Contracts with warehouse operators covering storage liability and terms.
- Warehousing
- 3PL
- Storage
Last-mile delivery compliance
Advisory on delivery partner arrangements and applicable workforce frameworks.
- Last-mile
- Gig workers
- Compliance
Customs and cross-border advisory
Documentation and regulatory compliance for international freight.
- Customs
- Cross-border
- Import-export
Fleet and vendor contracts
Agreements with fleet operators, drivers and logistics vendors.
- Fleet
- Vendors
- Contracts
Cargo dispute resolution
Representing clients in disputes over lost, damaged or delayed cargo.
- Disputes
- Cargo claims
- Resolution
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one leaves a gap in who actually bears the loss.
Carriage contracts with unclear liability caps
Without a clear cap and exclusions, a single lost high-value shipment can create liability far beyond what was priced into the contract.
Warehousing agreements silent on inventory discrepancies
Storage contracts need clear terms for what happens when stored goods do not match records, before it becomes a dispute.
Treating delivery partners as straightforward contractors
Gig-worker classification carries specific legal and compliance considerations that a generic contractor agreement does not address.
Underinsured cargo relative to actual value
Insurance coverage that has not kept pace with the value of goods being moved leaves a real gap when a claim arises.
Cross-border shipments with incomplete documentation
Customs delays and penalties are often a documentation problem, not a substantive compliance failure, and are avoidable with proper process.
Ready to start?
Running a transport, warehousing or delivery operation? Call for a free first consultation.
Tell us about your operations and we will flag where liability gaps exist. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why logistics companies choose us
We know where liability actually sits.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Multi-modal experience
Advisory across road, rail and warehousing, not a single mode of transport.
Practical liability structuring
Contracts built to match your actual insurance coverage and risk appetite.
Responsive on disputes
Cargo claims move fast, and we turn advice around at the pace the business needs.
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Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
What law governs cargo liability in India?
It depends on the mode of transport and your contract terms, drawing on the Carriage by Road Act, common carrier principles, and whatever liability terms your contract specifies.
We help you understand which framework applies to your operations and draft accordingly.
Should our carriage contracts cap our liability?
In most cases yes, a clearly drafted liability cap protects your business from open-ended exposure on high-value shipments.
We draft caps that are enforceable and appropriately scoped.
How should we structure delivery partner agreements?
This depends on the actual working relationship and needs careful drafting given ongoing scrutiny of gig-worker classification.
We advise on structuring that reflects your operational reality.
What should a warehousing agreement cover?
Liability for damage or loss, inventory reconciliation process, access rights, and clear terms for releasing goods on termination.
We review or draft these agreements to close common gaps.
Do you handle cargo dispute litigation?
Yes, including claims for lost, damaged or delayed cargo, whether you are the shipper, carrier or warehouse operator.
We represent clients on either side of these disputes.
How much does this cost?
Fixed-fee packages are available for common contract needs. Disputes and litigation are scoped separately based on complexity.
Fees are agreed in writing before work starts.
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Free first consultation
Tell us about your logistics matter.
High level is fine. We check conflicts, tell you honestly whether we can help, and what it would cost. You decide, with no pressure.
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