SHIPPING & DELIVERY POLICY
BritTrack Logistics Ltd
Effective Date: [20/10/2008]
BritTrack Logistics Ltd (“the Company”) provides:
UK domestic transport
EU cross-border transport
International freight forwarding
Air, sea, and road freight
Customs clearance
Warehousing & distribution
Last-mile delivery (where contracted)
All services are subject to our Terms & Conditions.
1. Important Legal Framework
BritTrack operates under applicable transport conventions and regulations, including where relevant:
UK Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965 (CMR Convention)
EU CMR Convention
Hague-Visby Rules (Sea Freight)
Montreal Convention (Air Freight)
UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 (where applicable)
EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU (where applicable)
Freight and logistics services are governed primarily by transport law, not standard retail refund law.
2. Delivery Timeframes
2.1 Estimated Delivery Times
All delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed unless expressly confirmed in writing.
Estimated timelines vary depending on:
Service level (Standard / Express / Priority)
Customs clearance
Regulatory inspections
Port congestion
Weather conditions
Carrier schedules
The Company shall not be liable for delays outside its direct control.
3. UK Domestic Deliveries
Standard: 1–3 business days
Express: Next working day (where available)
Remote Areas: Additional 1–2 days may apply
Deliveries to Northern Ireland may be subject to customs formalities under UK–EU arrangements.
4. EU & International Deliveries
International transit times depend on:
Destination country
Customs processing
Regulatory compliance
Trade restrictions
Transit times are indicative only.
The Company is not liable for customs-related delays.
5. Customs Clearance
The Customer is responsible for:
Accurate customs documentation
Correct commodity classification
Duties and VAT
Import licences
Failure to provide accurate documentation may result in:
Delays
Seizure
Fines
Storage charges
The Company acts as agent unless otherwise contracted.
6. Delivery Attempts
6.1 Deliveries require signature unless otherwise agreed.
6.2 If delivery cannot be completed:
A reattempt may be made
Storage charges may apply
Goods may be returned to depot
6.3 After 14 days of non-collection, goods may be disposed of in accordance with lien rights.
7. Risk & Transfer of Responsibility
Risk transfers:
Upon delivery signature; or
Upon placement at delivery location if authorised
If goods are left without signature at Customer request, liability ends at time of delivery.
8. Liability for Loss or Damage
Liability is limited to applicable international conventions:
Road (CMR)
8.33 SDR per kg
Air (Montreal Convention)
22 SDR per kg
Sea (Hague-Visby Rules)
666.67 SDR per package or 2 SDR per kg
The Company shall not be liable for:
Consequential losses
Loss of profit
Market loss
Regulatory penalties
Indirect damages
Seizure by authorities
Maximum liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the service unless additional insurance was purchased.
9. Insurance
Standard transport liability is limited.
Customers must request additional cargo insurance prior to dispatch.
Failure to declare value limits compensation to statutory minimums.
10. Undeliverable Shipments
Shipments may be considered undeliverable if:
Incorrect address provided
Refusal by recipient
Unpaid duties
Regulatory restrictions
Return shipping and storage fees apply.
11. Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for delay or failure caused by:
Natural disasters
Strikes
Border closures
War
Government restrictions
Carrier network disruptions
Customs holds
12. Hazardous & Restricted Goods
The Company may refuse:
Dangerous goods not declared
Restricted exports
Counterfeit goods
Perishable goods (unless agreed)
Undeclared dangerous goods may result in termination without refund.
13. Claims Process
13.1 Visible damage must be reported within 24 hours.
13.2 Concealed damage must be reported within 7 days.
13.3 Delay claims must be made within 21 days.
Failure to comply voids claim rights.
14. Storage & Demurrage
If shipments are delayed due to:
Customs issues
Incomplete documentation
Payment delays
Storage and demurrage charges may apply.
15. Governing Law
UK shipments governed by laws of England & Wales.
EU shipments governed by applicable EU transport conventions and local jurisdiction regulations.