Supply Chain and Logistics Contracts: Legal Essentials

Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Contracts

Content:

• Overview of supply chain and logistics in global business.
• Key elements of a logistics contract.
• Types of contracts commonly used in logistics (e.g., transportation agreements, warehousing contracts).
• Importance of clarity and detail in supply chain contracts.
• Basic legal concepts in logistics contracts: Offer, acceptance, consideration, and performance.

Legal Frameworks and Regulatory Compliance

Content:

• Overview of international trade regulations: INCOTERMS, UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
• National regulations: Transport laws, customs, and trade compliance.
• Environmental and safety regulations in logistics contracts.
• The role of liability and insurance in logistics contracts.
• Understanding dispute resolution mechanisms in logistics contracts.

Risk Management in Logistics Contracts

Content:

• Identifying key risks in supply chain logistics (e.g., delays, damage, loss of goods).
• Contract clauses for managing risks (e.g., force majeure, indemnity, liability clauses).
• Impact of unforeseen events on contract performance (e.g., supply chain disruptions, natural disasters).
• Legal approaches to mitigating risks through contract drafting.

Drafting and Negotiating Logistics Contracts

Content:

• Best practices for drafting clear and enforceable logistics contracts.
• Negotiating key terms: Pricing, delivery timelines, and performance standards.
• Clauses for ensuring compliance and quality control in logistics services.
• Case studies: Reviewing and analyzing real-world logistics contracts.
• Common mistakes in logistics contract negotiations and how to avoid them.

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Friday, February 20, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Friday, June 12, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — Friday, October 9, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.