Document background
The Airway Bill And Bill Of Lading template is essential for international trade operations under Swiss jurisdiction. This document is required whenever goods are transported by air or sea, serving multiple crucial functions: it acts as a contract of carriage between the shipper and carrier, provides evidence of receipt of goods, and for Bills of Lading, serves as a transferable document of title. The template incorporates requirements from Swiss law, particularly the Code of Obligations, along with international conventions such as the Montreal Convention for air transport and the Hague-Visby Rules for sea transport. It includes mandatory fields for cargo description, party details, transport terms, and carrier liability declarations, while allowing for optional elements such as dangerous goods declarations and special handling instructions. This document is fundamental to ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency in international shipping operations.
