Institute of Transportation, MOTC

       Due to the lack of hinterland space within some of the port areas in Taiwan, it is necessary to establish inland container freight stations (CFS) beyond the port areas. In addition, both port CFS and inland CFS play the roles of intermediate nodes in international transport. Therefore, from the transport logistics point of view, the research systematically discusses various international shipping conventions on the cargo claim liabilities of CFS and regulations of the United Nations Convention on the Liabilities of Operators of Transport Terminals in International Trade (UNOTT). Considering the particularities of CFS in Taiwan, the amendments of cargo claim liabilities are proposed. The research discloses the expanding applicability of the Revised Himalaya Clause. In international legislation, anyone providing services in the delivery of carriage is under legal extent and judged by his purpose, whether having contractual relationship with the carrier or not. The results of the research can provide the maritime authority to examine the existing operational regulations of CFS referring to the regulations of the international conventions, so as to improve the overall development of container freight stations in Taiwan.