Terms and conditions

The German wording of ADSp 2017 is the binding version.

We operate exclusively in accordance with the Allgemeine Deutsche Spediteurbedingungen 2017 (ADSp 2017) (German Freight Forwarders’ General Terms and Conditions 2017).

Pursuant to clause 23 of ADSp 2017, liability for loss and damage of goods, which is limited under Section 431 of the German Commercial Code (HGB) to 8.33 Special Drawing Rights per kilogram (SDR/kg), is further limited to the higher of EUR 1.25 million and 2 SDR/kg per claim, provided that all claims per event are limited to the higher of EUR 2.5 million and 2 SDR/kg; and where multimodal transport with sea carriage is involved, to 2 SDR/kg.

What this means for you

ADSp 2017 are the standard terms of German freight forwarders, recommended jointly by associations of shippers and of the forwarding industry.

They apply to all our quotes and orders. We refer to them on every quote and order confirmation.

If your goods are worth more than the liability limits, talk to us before the transport. Higher-value goods should have their own goods insurance.

Full text

We are happy to send you the full text of ADSp 2017. Write to info@trlcargo.com.