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Sample of our contract for logistics services template:
CONFIDENTIAL CONTRACT FOR LOGISTICS SERVICES This Confidential Contract for Logistic Services (the "Agreement") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [LOGISTIC SERVICE PROVIDER] (the "Logistic Service Provider"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the "Company"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS: WHEREAS, [COMPANY NAME] imports goods from overseas and has need of a Logistics Service Provider to help manage and coordinate the importing process; and WHEREAS, Logistics Service Provider has expertise and experience in providing these services; and WHEREAS, [COMPANY NAME] wishes to utilize Logistics Service Provider's services in connection with the importation of [COMPANY NAME]'s goods; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreements set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the [COMPANY NAME] agree as follows: RECITALS The recitals set forth above are integral to and made a part of this Agreement by reference. TERM This Agreement shall remain in force from the date first set forth above for a period of [NUMBER] year(s) and shall be automatically renewed thereafter on a year-by-year basis. This term shall always be subject to the termination provisions set forth herein. APPOINTMENT OF LOGISTICS SERVICE PROVIDER (a) [COMPANY NAME] agrees to employ Logistics Service Provider to perform the services set forth herein and Logistics Service Provider agrees to perform these services. The scope of this employment will be as follows: [Describe scope of the agreement in geographical terms; e.g., "From [COUNTRY] to [COUNTRY]"] These services will encompass all modes of transportation. (b) This is a non-exclusive agreement. Logistics Service Provider is free to perform services for other shippers and [COMPANY NAME] is free to employ other providers to perform services covered by this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Logistics Service Provider shall not provide like services for direct competitors of [COMPANY NAME] in same geographic scope as described in Section 3 (a). LOGISTICS SERVICES Logistics Service Provider shall have the following responsibilities: (a) Receipt, management, and transmission of [COMPANY NAME] shipping data; (b) Management of [COMPANY NAME]'s import program on a Purchase Order basis; (c) Management of [COMPANY NAME] vendors; (d) Receiving, booking, routing and dispatch of [COMPANY NAME]'s cargo; (e) Warehousing, cargo consolidation and LCL services; (f) Preparation and management of shipping documentation, including documentation necessary to effect importation into the destination countries and release of cargo; (g) Preparation of reports to [COMPANY NAME]; (h) Coordination with other [COMPANY NAME] service providers in the importation process; and (i) Such other tasks as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the safe, expeditious, and efficient flow of [COMPANY NAME]'s import goods and related documentation. The specific tasks encompassed by these services shall be set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures ("SOP") for this Agreement, which are attached hereto as Exhibit A [Note: Exhibit A already used for [COMPANY NAME] affiliate listings] and made a part hereof by reference, and/or in written instructions from [COMPANY NAME]. Logistics Service Provider agrees to perform all tasks reasonably related to the services set forth above. AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION Account Management. Logistics Service Provider shall designate a senior level executive to be the Account Manager responsible for overseeing [COMPANY NAME]'s account. The Account Manager must have the authority to make decisions concerning all elements of [COMPANY NAME]'s account. Other responsibilities of the Account Manager will include: (i) working with [COMPANY NAME] to establish a strategic relationship; (ii) overseeing coordination of all of Logistics Service Provider's activities relating to [COMPANY NAME]'s account; (iii) insuring that all service requirements of this Agreement are performed satisfactorily. The Account Manager will meet with [COMPANY NAME]'s management on a regular basis to discuss Logistics Service Provider's performance and service levels. (b) Procedures and Metrics. Logistics Service Provider and [COMPANY NAME] shall cooperate in developing and continually improving the SOP for activities under this Agreement. Logistics Service Provider and [COMPANY NAME] shall also agree on performance levels and service quality criteria ("Service Standards") to measure and evaluate Logistics Service Provider's services under this Agreement. These Service Standards shall be made a part of the SOP in Exhibit A [Note: Exhibit A already used for [COMPANY NAME] affiliate listings]. Logistics Service Provider will provide reports in a format and at intervals determined by [COMPANY NAME] measuring its performance under the Service Standards. [Note: We have not reviewed SOPs or Service Standards] COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT (a) [COMPANY NAME] agrees to pay to Logistics Service Provider the rates and charges set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, as full and complete compensation for the services to be provided hereunder. Such rates may be amended or changed only with the mutual written agreement of both parties. (b) Logistics Service Provider shall invoice [COMPANY NAME] within two to five business days of the end of each week for all compensable services performed during that week. Invoices shall be in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C. Payment of each invoice shall be made by [COMPANY NAME] within [NUMBER] days following receipt. Logistics Service Provider agrees that no penalties or interest will be assessed to [NUMBER] days for past due amounts. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Logistics Service Provider is an independent contractor and shall have sole and exclusive control over the manner in which it, its employees and agents perform the services to be provided under this Agreement. Logistics Service Provider shall have the right to engage and employ such individuals and agents as may be necessary in connection with the services to be provided under this Agreement, provided that such individuals and agents shall be subject to control, contractual or otherwise, solely and exclusively by Logistics Service Provider. LIABILITY (a) Logistics Service Provider agrees that it will be fully responsible, without limitation, for any loss or damage to [COMPANY NAME]'s cargo while such cargo is in the possession or control of Logistics Service Provider. Logistics Service Provider's liability shall be for the cost of the cargo plus any expenses incurred by [COMPANY NAME] pertaining to the cargo to the time of the loss or damage including, without limitation, duties, transportation charges, forwarding and brokerage fees, etc. This provision shall not limit or detract from [COMPANY NAME]'s right to assert claims against other parties for the same damages including, without limitation, the ocean carrier under whose through bill of lading the cargo is carried. Logistics Service Provider agrees that it will also be liable, without limitation, for any direct extra expenses incurred by [COMPANY NAME] arising from Logistics Service Provider's failure to discharge its obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement. [COMPANY NAME] shall have (i) twelve months from the date of delivery, or (ii) a reasonable time if the goods are not delivered, in which to file a claim with Logistics Service Provider
