Freight Forwarding Agreement
A Freight Forwarding Agreement is a contract between a shipper (often an exporter or importer) and a freight forwarder, who is responsible for arranging the transportation, logistics, and sometimes customs clearance of goods from one location to another - domestically or internationally. It is important because it clearly defines the roles, responsibilities, liabilities, and payment terms related to the handling, storage, and shipment of goods. This helps minimise disputes, ensures legal compliance (especially for international trade), and allocates risk appropriately between parties involved in the supply chain.
Free Freight Forwarding Agreement Template
Use this free template as a starting point for a freight forwarding arrangement. Copy and customise it to suit your shipment, jurisdictions, and trading terms.
FREIGHT FORWARDING AGREEMENT
Date: [Date of agreement]
Client (Shipper): [Full legal name], a company incorporated in [Jurisdiction] with registered address at [Address] ("Client")
Forwarder: [Full legal name], a company incorporated in [Jurisdiction] with registered address at [Address] ("Forwarder")
1. Scope of Services
The Forwarder shall arrange the following services on behalf of the Client:
- Transportation of goods from [Origin] to [Destination] by [Sea / Air / Road / Rail / Multimodal]
- Customs clearance and documentation
- Cargo handling, warehousing, and consolidation as required
- [Insurance arrangement / Other services]
The Forwarder acts as the Client's agent in arranging transport and may subcontract carriage to third-party carriers on standard industry terms.
2. Cargo Description
- Description of goods: [Description]
- Quantity / weight / volume: [Details]
- Packaging: [Type]
- Estimated value: [Currency and amount]
- Special handling: [Hazardous / Temperature-controlled / Fragile / None]
3. Fees and Payment Terms
- Total service fee: [Currency and amount], detailed in the attached quotation dated [Date]
- Payment terms: [Net 30 / On collection / Other]
- Currency: [Currency]
- Payment method: [Bank transfer / Other]
Additional charges (demurrage, extended storage, customs penalties, etc.) shall be invoiced separately at cost plus [X]% handling fee.
4. Documentation and Compliance
The Client shall provide accurate and timely:
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Export and import licences as required
- Certificates of origin and other regulatory documents
- HS codes and accurate goods description
The Client warrants that the goods are not prohibited, dangerous, or restricted unless expressly declared in writing.
5. Liability and Insurance
- The Forwarder's liability for loss, damage, or delay is limited to [Amount] per shipment or as set out in the applicable trading conditions incorporated by reference (e.g. BIFA, FIATA).
- The Client is responsible for arranging cargo insurance unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
- The Forwarder is not liable for loss caused by force majeure, inherent defects in the goods, or events outside its reasonable control.
6. Delivery Terms (Incoterms)
Delivery shall be on [EXW / FCA / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP / Other] terms in accordance with Incoterms® 2020.
7. Term and Termination
- This Agreement applies to shipments accepted during the period from [Start date] to [End date], or until terminated by either party with [30] days' written notice.
- Termination shall not affect obligations relating to shipments already in transit or undischarged liabilities.
8. Confidentiality
Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information received from the other in connection with this Agreement and shall use it only for the purpose of performing this Agreement.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Disputes shall be resolved by the courts of [Jurisdiction], without prejudice to any arbitration clause separately agreed.
Signatures:
For and on behalf of the Client: _ Date: _
Name: _ Position: _
For and on behalf of the Forwarder: _ Date: _
Name: _ Position: _
This is a basic template provided for informational purposes. For a professionally generated and legally tailored document, use Bind's contract automation platform.
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1. Services and License
1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Provider hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use Provider's contract management platform (the “Platform”) during the Term solely for Customer's internal business purposes.
1.2 Scope of Use. Customer may permit up to twenty-five (25) authorized users to access the Platform. The Platform includes functionality for AI-assisted contract drafting, automated redline negotiation, and contract lifecycle management.
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3.2 Late Payment. Any amounts not paid when due shall bear interest at the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.
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4.2 Liability Cap. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Provider's total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the fees actually paid by Customer in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
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This Master Service Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Bind Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Provider”), and Acme Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Customer”).
1. Services and License
1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Provider hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use Provider's contract management platform (the “Platform”) during the Term solely for Customer's internal business purposes.
1.2 Scope of Use. Customer may permit up to twenty-five (25) authorized users to access the Platform. The Platform includes functionality for AI-assisted contract drafting, automated redline negotiation, and contract lifecycle management.
2. Term and Termination
2.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for an initial period of twelve (12) months (the “Initial Term”). Following the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term.
2.2 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice thereof.
3. Fees and Payment
3.1 Fees. Customer shall pay Provider an annual subscription fee of Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) (the “Subscription Fee”), payable annually in advance within thirty (30) days of the invoice date.
3.2 Late Payment. Any amounts not paid when due shall bear interest at the lesser of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.
4. Limitation of Liability
4.1 Exclusion of Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.
5. Confidentiality
5.1 Confidential Information. Each party agrees to hold in confidence all Confidential Information of the other party disclosed under this Agreement. “Confidential Information” means any non-public technical or business information disclosed by one party to the other, whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure.
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