Cargo Passion Compliance & Governance
Standard Trading Terms & Conditions
Standard Trading Conditions governing Cargo Passion freight forwarding and NVOCC operations.
Updated October 2026
1. Basis of Freight Forwarding Services
All services provided by Cargo Passion are undertaken in our capacity as an international freight forwarder and/or licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). Transportation is conducted subject to the terms and conditions set forth on the respective carrier ocean bills of lading, sea waybills, or airway bills.
2. Shipper Representations & Dangerous Goods
The shipper warrants that cargo descriptions, gross weights, volumes, and declared values provided are complete and accurate. Shipments containing hazardous or Dangerous Goods (DG) must be declared in writing prior to booking, accompanied by current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and compliant Dangerous Goods Declarations under IMO-IMDG or IATA-DGR rules.
3. Customs Clearance & Regulatory Compliance
Shippers and consignees remain solely responsible for the accuracy of commercial invoices, certificates of origin, import/export licenses, and compliance with national customs tariffs. Demurrage, detention, storage, and customs inspection fees assessed by port authorities or carriers remain for the account of the cargo owner.
4. Limitation of Carrier Liability
Unless higher ad valorem values are declared and excess valuation coverage is purchased prior to dispatch, liability for loss or damage is strictly governed by statutory carriage of goods conventions (including COGSA, the Hague-Visby Rules, or the Montreal Convention as applicable).