Transport and Logistics
The transport and logistics sector encompasses road, rail, maritime, and air transport, as well as warehousing and integrated supply chain solutions. Operators and logistics providers face legal challenges related to customs legislation, VAT, safety standards, and digital telematics. Success in this industry requires not only well-structured contractual relationships but also flexible operational mechanisms for crisis management and minimizing downtime.
We design solutions focused on preventing disruptions and improving clients’ cash flow in an increasingly unstable logistics environment. We support the establishment of international transport and customs structures that reduce administrative burdens and accelerate cross-border movement of goods.
Key Challenges in the Sector
Operators face challenges related to obtaining cabotage and cross-border service permits, complying with ADR/IATA standards, handling customs procedures, and correctly applying VAT to transit operations. In practice, disputes often arise from delays, contractual penalties, and public procurement processes. Telematics and IoT devices introduce new cybersecurity and data protection risks.
The absence of clearly defined contractual mechanisms for force majeure situations can lead to significant penalties, while improperly configured VAT procedures often result in unnecessary financial blockages and potential tax exposure.
Why Nomus
We provide tailored legal frameworks for SLA agreements, customs, and VAT structures customized to your transport routes and warehouse operations, including responsibility-sharing models between partners. Our team develops rapid incident-response processes, prepares tender contracts, and ensures representation in disputes with carriers or public contracting authorities. We deliver legal-technical solutions for telematics data protection and incident-response protocols in the event of cyberattacks.
For international carriers and freight forwarding companies, we design VAT-optimized structures within the EU and solutions for non-EU routes, including Ukraine and the Balkans. For local warehouse operators and distribution centers, we assist with drafting contracts with e-commerce clients and preparing for public procurement procedures. For operators of specialized logistics—such as refrigerated or ADR transport—we ensure full compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
We create legal frameworks that enable rapid response to supply chain disruptions without breaching contractual obligations toward clients. Our solutions include force majeure clauses tailored to the realities of international logistics and mechanisms for effective debt recovery in cases of payment delays. We ensure that your contractual structures support operational flexibility while maintaining full legal certainty.
Our services for the transport and logistics sector
Commercial Law
• Comprehensive transport contracts for road, rail, and combined transport
• Warehousing and logistics agreements, including SLA parameters
• Freight forwarding contracts and supply chain management agreements
Tax Law
• VAT optimization for cross-border transport and warehousing
• Customs regimes and transit procedures
• Structuring cabotage operations in compliance with tax regulations
Labor Law
• Legal solutions for mobile workers and drivers
• Posting of workers and compliance with minimum wage standards
• Employment law aspects of cross-border transport
Environmental Law
• ADR/RID compliance for the transport of hazardous materials
• Implementation of emission standards and green logistics solutions
• Environmental permits for logistics centers and transshipment terminals
GDPR and Cybersecurity
• Data protection for telematics and tracking systems
• Security protocols for digital transport documentation
• Compliance for cross-border transfer of logistics data
Competition Law
• Assessment of price agreements and market allocation
• Vertical integration and exclusive distribution agreements
• Cartel investigations in the transport sector
Litigation and Arbitration
• Resolution of transport disputes under the CMR Convention
• Recovery of damages for delays and cargo damage
• Representation in disputes with insurers and carriers
Public Procurement
• Preparation of bids for logistics service tenders
• Legal support for urban and regional transport projects
• Concession agreements for terminal operations
Compliance
• Customs offences and sanction proceedings
• Safety standards for the transport of dangerous goods
• AEO certification and trusted trader programs
Consult with us to optimize your logistics network – we will conduct a legal audit of your contracts and propose improvements to reduce operational risks.
