8.1 The freight forwarder must acknowledge receipt of the goods – with reservations if necessary.
In case of doubt, the freight forwarder only confirms the number and type of packages with the receipt of receipt, but not their contents, value, weight or other stated quantity.
8.2 In the case of pre-loaded or closed loading units such as containers or swap bodies and data transmitted in advance by the Client, the accuracy of a receipt for receipt of the number and type of packages loaded shall be deemed to be refuted if the freight forwarder immediately reports (quantity) differences and damage to the Client after unloading the loading unit.
8.3 As proof of delivery, the freight forwarder must request a delivery receipt from the consignee for the packages specified in the order or in other accompanying documents. If the consignee refuses to provide the delivery receipt, the freight forwarder must obtain instructions.
The client may request the delivery receipt within one year of delivery of the goods.
8.4 All signed documents proving the execution of the order, such as delivery notes, freight and sea waybills, loading notes or bills of lading, shall serve as acceptance or delivery receipts.
8.5 The receipt of receipt or delivery may also be issued electronically or digitally, unless the Client requests the issuance of a freight or sea waybill, consignment note or bill of lading.
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