The Swiss legal regime differs considerably from the regimes of its neighbouring countries. Swiss law on the carriage of goods is based on the provisions of the Code of Obligations that is more than one hundred years old, combined with the provisions of various ordinances and international conventions that apply to different modes of transportation. All that makes this field of law sometimes confusing and opaque, especially for foreigners who may not be familiar with its origins and special features. This book gives a comprehensive overview of the Swiss legislation governing the contract of carriage and the carriers’ and freight forwarders’ liability, the insurance of goods and of liability in Switzerland, the jurisdiction of Swiss courts, the possibilities of recourse actions, as well as of many other aspects important in this field. It contains the knowledge necessary to properly handle transport business, claims and insurance in Switzerland, taking into account the peculiarities of different modes of transportation. It also contains some reflections on the shortcomings and the development of Swiss laws and regulations in this field. The book is intended for practitioners and lawyers in the country as well as abroad – for all those who have trade connections to Switzerland and whose claims may be decided before a Swiss court. The author is of-counsel in a legal office in Zurich and has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of transport insurance and in dealing with transport claims.weiterlesen