Transportation & Shipping

Global trade moves on law as much as on logistics. Every shipment, route, and charter requires contractual precision, risk allocation, and compliance with international conventions. We structure and negotiate carriage, forwarding, and leasing agreements, manage insurance and liability issues, and handle disputes arising from cargo damage, delay, or customs procedures. Our counsel ensures that transportation networks remain reliable and compliant even under shifting geopolitical and regulatory pressures — keeping goods, people, and commerce in motion.

Relevant legislation:

European (EU)

• CMR Convention (road)—via EU/member practice;

• Road Transport acquis incl. Reg. (EC) 1071/2009, 1072/2009, 1073/2009 (market access)

• EU Maritime acquis (e.g., Port Services Reg. (EU) 2017/352;

• Сafety/ISM codes via EU)

• Air: Regulation (EC) 261/2004 (passenger rights)

• EASA rules

• Rail packages (interoperability/safety)

• Customs Code (UCC)

Bulgaria

• Road Transport Act; Road Traffic Act

• Merchant Shipping Code

• Civil Aviation Act

• Railway Transport Act

• Customs Act