LEGAL SUPPORT FOR LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS

A logistics transaction should clearly allocate risk and documentation among the carrier, forwarder, warehouse, customs representative, and cargo owner.

Scope of the legal review

• Carriage, forwarding, and warehousing contracts
• Cargo records and liability allocation
• Legal review of customs decisions and files
• Loss, delay, and payment disputes

For the initial assessment

• Contracts and orders
• Transport and customs records
• Incident acts, correspondence, and payments

Important note

Customs classification and duty calculations require separate review of the actual goods.

Official sources

• Customs Code of Azerbaijan
• Civil Code

Reviewed against official sources on 20 August 2026. The individual facts and later changes must be checked separately.