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Cargo liability conventions
Each mode of transport has its own liability regime. Pick one for its limits, deadlines, scope and FAQ.
Ocean
Hague-Visby Rules666.67 SDR/package or 2 SDR/kg, whichever is higherHamburg Rules835 SDR/package or 2.5 SDR/kg, whichever is higherUS COGSA (Carriage of Goods by Sea Act)US$500 per package or customary freight unitHague Rules (1924, unamended)£100 (gold) per package or unit; conversion variesRotterdam Rules (not in force)Not in force (would be 875 SDR/package or 3 SDR/kg)
Air
Montreal Convention 1999 (MC99)26 SDR/kg (22 SDR/kg before 28 Dec 2024)Warsaw Convention (1929, as amended at The Hague 1955)17 SDR/kg (MAP4) or 250 gold francs/kg
Road
Rail
US domestic truck
General information only, not legal or insurance advice. Limits depend on the contract, the documents issued, declared values, national law and the facts of each case. Check the primary sources and consult a qualified professional before relying on any figure.