Logistics Contract
This Contract is for the provision of logistical services.
Parties Involved
This Contract is between:
(1) [Name of supplier], a company registered in [jurisdiction], registered number [registered number], whose registered office is located at [address]; and
(2) [Name of customer], a company registered in [jurisdiction], registered number [registered number], whose registered office is located at [address] (“the Customer”).
The individuals signing this Contract on behalf of each of the parties certify that each party has appointed them to do so and that they are duly authorised to enter into this Contract.
Logistical Services
The Supplier’s contractual obligations are as follows:
(i) to provide the logistical services the Customer has requested including, but not limited to, transport of goods, insurance and warehousing (“the Logistical Services”) to the Customer in accordance with the terms of this Contract;
(ii) to handle the goods received from the Customer in accordance with accepted industry standards;
(iii) to provide regular feedback and updates to the Customer regarding the Logistical Services;
(iv) to maintain sufficient personnel and other necessary resources to fulfil its obligations in relation to the Logistical Services requested by the Customer;
(v) to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the Logistical Services;
(vi) to liaise with the Customer to ensure any amendments necessary to the Logistical Services requested by the Customer are addressed in a timely manner;
(vii) to keep accurate records of all goods and services related to the Logistical Services provided; and
(viii) to provide the Customer with a copy of any planned route or schedule of delivery services.
Charges
The Customer will pay the Supplier for the Logistical Services according to the price set out in Annex A of this Contract. If extra services are requested by the Customer, these will be subject to a separate charge.
Payment Terms
The Customer will pay all sums due to the Supplier in accordance with the payment terms set out in Annex B of this Contract. If the Customer fails to make any payment on due date, interest will accrue on the amount outstanding and will be payable by the Customer at the rate of [rate]% over the base lending rate of [lender] Bank.
Insurance
The Supplier shall maintain at all times, during the provision of the Logistical Services, professional indemnity and public liability insurance policies in accordance with industry standards and the terms of this Contract. The Supplier shall produce evidence of such insurance if requested by the Customer.
Confidentiality
The Suppliershall maintain all information which the Customer discloses to the Supplier in relation to the Logistical Services (“Confidential Information”) in strictest confidence and not use it for any other purpose than for the provision of the Logistical Services. The Supplier shall only disclose Confidential Information to its personnel and to any other parties as is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Logistical Services. The Supplier shall return or destroy Confidential Information on the completion or termination of this Contract.
Term and Termination
This Contract shall commence on [date] and continue for [duration]. Either party may terminate this Contract by giving the other party at least [duration] notice in writing.
This Contract may be terminated without prior notice if either party:
(a) commits any material breach of this Contract, which is not remedied within [duration] of written notice being given by the other party, specifying the nature of the default;
(b) becomes insolvent, enters administration or winding-up procedures, has a receiver appointed over its assets, enters into any voluntary arrangement with its creditors, or suffers or files any petition or other procedure in insolvency, reorganisation or bankruptcy; or
(c) ceases or threatens to cease to carry on its business.
General
(a) This Contract and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it, or its subject matter or formation (includingnon-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with [jurisdiction] law.
(b) The parties irrevocably agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [jurisdiction] over any dispute or claim arising out of this Contract or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
(c) The parties agree that the terms and conditions of this agreement set out in this Contract and its annexures represent the entire agreement between the parties, taking precedence over all prior arrangement communication or agreement, whether written or oral.
(d) Nothing in this Contract is intended to confer on any person any right to enforce any of its provision.
(e) If any of the provisions of this Contract is held by a court of competent authority to be void or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remainder of this Contract and its provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Agreed
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