Legal Assistance in Transport, Logistics, and International Disputes
In the field of transport and logistics – whether by sea or by air – every stage of the service is exposed to technical, regulatory, and contractual risks. A delay in delivery, damage or loss of cargo, or a dispute over freight charges can generate significant economic consequences for shippers, carriers, and consignees alike.
Maritime and aviation law is governed by special legislation, often supplemented by international conventions, and requires a legal approach that combines sector-specific knowledge with a practical understanding of commercial and operational flows.
Capece Minutolo Law Firm provides legal advice and assistance in matters of navigation and transport, serving shipowners, charterers, carriers, shippers, consignees, terminal operators, port and airport service providers, as well as airlines and freight forwarders operating both nationally and internationally.
Approach and Areas of Assistance
The Firm’s work is aimed at providing comprehensive legal protection in all matters related to the carriage of goods and passengers, whether arising at the contractual stage or following an accident, non-performance, or operational issue.
Legal assistance may include, for example:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts of carriage or charterparties, both maritime and air;
- Assessing carrier liability in cases of loss, delay, or damage to cargo;
- Handling disputes with freight forwarders or terminal operators;
- Evaluating the correct application of Incoterms, insurance clauses, and letters of credit.
Special attention is dedicated to disputes involving parties based in different jurisdictions, where issues of jurisdiction, applicable law, and arbitral venue play a central role. In such cases, the Firm assists both in drafting appropriate contractual clauses and in managing litigation or arbitration concerning international supply, transport, and logistics contracts.
In the aviation sector, the Firm supports airlines, operators, and passengers in disputes concerning passenger carriage, baggage damage, denied boarding, carrier liability, and claims for delay or cancellations. Assistance also extends to drafting and negotiating contracts with ground service providers and tour operators.
