The case law study of multi-modal transport issue

Introduction Chopstix Corporation, a Hong Kong based company had made a contract with a UK based company-VMeen Business Corporation for supply of Eastern food products. The cargo was to be shipped in Taiwan and destination was Kent. Chopstix Corporation has engaged Hasslefree Transporters for transporting the above cargo from its premises to Kent. It was specified that the cargo be put in containers where the temperature did not exceed 17 degree C. Chopstix Corporation as the …

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