Global logistics doesn’t leave room for uncertainty. Whether you’re moving goods by road, sea, or air—or transporting passengers across borders—legal risks are always on the radar.
At Snaid & Morris, our International Transport Law team delivers clear, commercially sharp legal support to logistics companies, carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers. From contract drafting to customs disputes and claims, we protect your interests wherever transport law applies.
Transport law isn’t just about resolving disputes—it’s about preventing them. In today’s global supply chain, every delay, claim, or compliance gap can cost time and revenue. Our legal team works to secure your operations, limit liability, and streamline international movement.
Whether you’re a carrier facing regulatory hurdles or a logistics firm navigating liability after cargo loss, we apply decades of experience to bring you fast, compliant, and commercially sound solutions.
• Cargo claims and shipping disputes
• Bills of lading & charter party contract review
• Port authority issues and demurrage claims
• Marine insurance and salvage-related matters
• Passenger and cargo claims under the Montreal Convention
•Airline carrier liability and indemnity
• Ground handling and airport-related disputes
• Regulatory compliance with international aviation standards
• Cross-border trucking and haulage regulations
• CMR Convention matters and consignment contracts
• Damage and delay liability
• Licensing, compliance, and fleet-related legal support
• Import/export licensing and documentation
• Regulatory risk assessments
• Trade compliance and border authority disputes
• Advice on sanctions, tariffs, and international rules
When transport meets legal risk, you need more than a lawyer—you need a partner who understands the real-world pressures of global movement.
We’re trusted by local and international transport clients for our ability to act fast, think commercially, and protect what matters—your cargo, your contracts, and your business reputation.
Over 50 Years of Transport & Commercial Law Experience
Deep Understanding of International Carriage Conventions
End-to-End Freight, Maritime, Aviation & Road Expertise
Strategic, Business-Focused Legal Guidance
Responsive, Cost-Conscious Representation
It governs the movement of goods and passengers across borders by road, sea, or air, covering liability, customs, contracts, and compliance.
Logistics firms, shipping lines, freight forwarders, carriers, and businesses involved in cross-border trade.
Laws include the Montreal Convention (air), Hague-Visby Rules (sea), and CMR Convention (road), among others.
Cargo loss, delay, damage, contract breaches, customs detentions, and carrier liability claims are most common.
We provide legal representation, contract drafting, dispute resolution, and compliance support tailored to your transport needs.
These official resources provide additional information on international transport regulations, compliance, and legal conventions:
Air Transport & Aviation Compliance:
International Air Transport Association (IATA) – Industry standards and regulations for global air cargo and passenger travel.
Maritime Shipping & Freight Law:
International Maritime Organization (IMO) – Legal frameworks and conventions governing international shipping and maritime safety.
Road Freight & Logistics Regulation:
UNECE – CMR Convention Guide – Legal standards for international carriage of goods by road under the CMR Convention.
South African Transport Oversight:
Department of Transport – South Africa – National transport regulations and compliance guidance for cross-border logistics.