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The Carrier Agreement serves as a fundamental legal instrument for establishing and regulating transportation services in the United Arab Emirates. This document is essential when engaging professional carriers for the transportation of goods, whether by sea, land, or air. The agreement ensures compliance with UAE Federal Laws, including Law No. 18 of 1981 (Maritime Code), Law No. 9 of 2011 (Land Transport Law), and relevant aviation regulations. It outlines critical elements such as service scope, performance standards, liability limitations, insurance requirements, and operational procedures. The Carrier Agreement is particularly important in the UAE's dynamic logistics sector, where it helps manage complex transportation arrangements while providing legal certainty and risk management frameworks for all parties involved.

1. Parties: Identification of the carrier and the customer, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' business relationship

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of transportation services to be provided

5. Service Standards: Quality standards, performance metrics, and service level requirements

6. Carrier Obligations: Specific responsibilities of the carrier including compliance with laws, maintenance of vehicles/vessels, and safety requirements

7. Customer Obligations: Responsibilities of the customer including proper packaging, accurate documentation, and cargo declarations

8. Rates and Payment Terms: Pricing structure, payment schedule, and invoicing procedures

9. Liability and Insurance: Allocation of risks, liability limitations, and insurance requirements

10. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and conditions for termination

11. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances affecting performance

12. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

13. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and applicable law

14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and assignment