Transport & Logistics
Transport & Logistics Lawyers in Dubai
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between one place to another in order to meet the requirements of customers and corporations. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, distribution, information management and so on. With this includes the search for distributors and suppliers.
Companies usually outsource this area of the business but some companies have their own logistics management when they have enough resources or it’s deemed as cost-effective for their part.
Dubai is ranked among the Top 10 global players in terms of leading centers for port and logistics services.
Why You Need a Transport & Logistics Lawyer in Dubai
The laws that regulate transport and logistics in Dubai include International Treaties and conventions, local laws, regulations and the UAE federal laws. Whether you’re dealing with shipping operations, customs compliance or logistics contract negotiations, having legal guidance ensures you can run your operations smoothly and avoid those risks.
Key reasons to hire a transport and logistics lawyer include:
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the observance of local, national, and international legislation on transportation.
- Contract Drafting & Review: Develop and analyze contracts like freight, warehousing, and third party-agents for logistic services contracts.
- Customs Clearance & Disputes: Comply and respond to import and export law and cross-border conflict.
- Dispute Resolution: Deal with issues arising from or in relation to delivery of an imported or exported good, or a breach of a contractual agreement on transportation of goods or goods in transit.
Services Under Logistics
1. Freight Services
This kind of service is sought by clients who are transporting huge items. This is usually from the oil and gas, chemical, machinery etc. industries. The involved mode of transport is usually through land, air, or sea—either by truck, cargo planes or cargo ships items are transported as arranged by freight companies. This kind of service usually costs a lot.
2. Courier Services
Courier services like DHL, FedEx and UPS are usually used by people or companies that are sending small-scaled items in parcels and small boxes. These are usually time-sensitive or urgent orders, requiring this kind of service to have speedy delivery without causing damage to the products.
3. Warehousing Services
There are also services included in logistics called warehousing services. This is when the items that are to be shipped needs a place to be stored in and a system that can track your inventory until it is received by your clients.
Types of Logistics
Procurement Logistics
This is about doing market research, looking for potential clients, placing bids, negotiating with them about prices, ensuring that the items are correct along with their quantities and making sure that they are shipped and delivered.
Distribution Logistics
This evolves around the main tasks of processing orders, having the items be stored in a warehouse if needed and transporting it to the desired place of the client.
Green Logistics
The basic purpose of this type of logistics is to focus on the environment’s welfare by minimizing any negative impact that logistic activities may have on the environment and ecology. The above-mentioned activities may refer to the use of vehicles, packaging and any products that are needed to maintain warehouses and transportation modes.
Digital logistics
This is focused more on the systems and applications that run the logistics information. These ensure that collaboration and optimization are available. This helps in having the logistics be more productive and efficient in the sense that everything is seen through the use of those applications.
Regulatory Framework
Transport and logistics sector in Dubai operates under a strong regulatory framework including existing laws, regulations and standards. The most relevant authorities for such regulation and relevant laws include:
- The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA): Deals with the legislation and supervision of activities in the maritime activities, which encompasses shipping as well as ports.
- The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA): Administers the road and public means of transport in Dubai including issuance of license and regulating activities of commercial vehicles.
- The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA): Controls and oversees aviation related activities such as control of airports and airlines.
- Dubai Customs: Handles trade transactions with foreigners, sets duties and governing regulations regarding international movement of goods.
- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry: It has a number of services and tools which are beneficial to the business establishments within the transport and logistics’ scope.
- Law No. (19) of 2022 is amending Law No. (17) of 2005 establishing the Roads and Transport Authority: The aim of this law is to amend the existing RTA law and further provides the powers and functions of RTA in respect of traffic and road planning and management in Dubai.
- Law No. (22) of 2007 Establishing Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation: This law is for the Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation which provides all air navigation services and enforces international practices in the country.
- Law No. (11) of 2010 Concerning the Licensing of Vessels in the Emirate of Dubai: This law provides rules for the licensing of operating vessels in Dubai, security as well as compliance in maritime activities.
- Law No. (2) of 2012 Establishing the Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects Corporation: The objective of this law is to enhance the ability of the Emirate in planning, designing and construction of Airports and facilities associated with it and to also promote and encourage the local and foreign investment on those sectors.
- Law No. 4/2021 Regulating Roads in the Emirate of Dubai: This Law is for systematic development or improvement of the standards and functionality of the Road network infrastructure in the Emirate to provide secure Roads for the users and constant traffic movement. The law also grants the RTA the power and duty to oversee and cooperate with the Roads sector in the Emirate.
These are the laws and legal that are the legal framework for transport and logistics activity in Dubai as is related to security, legal compliance and efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Which are the basic transportations legislation in Dubai?
These are the UAE Maritime Code, federal road transport ordinances which are together with Dubai Customs Law that apply to the operation of the means of transport through road, sea, air, and rail.
- In what ways will a logistics lawyer be useful when dealing with customs?
A logistics lawyer consults on preparing proper customs papers, following regulation rules during import/export processes, and addressing issues concerning a delay or a penalty.
- What does a logistics contract contain?
Some of the important aspects of logistics contract are service offerings, limit of transporters liability, time frame for delivery, rates and payment options, and method of handling disagreements.
- Should I hire an attorney for a shipping disputes?
Yes, indeed an experienced lawyer experienced in shipping law can assist clients in cases involving damage of goods, delay or breach of contract by going to mediation, arbitration or even to court.
- As the part of transport lawyers, can they help with the free zone operations?
Of course, transport lawyers give compliance advice on free zones, their licensing, customs, and logistical operations.
Transportation Lawyers in Dubai
HHS Lawyers & Legal Consultants have been offering transport & logistics legal services in UAE for more than 10 years in the field. We are experienced on solving the legal problems of transportation companies and logistics providers and their customers.
We are capable of dealing with any problems that arise in the logistics industry. As we use our extensive experience, we still believe that any disputes or issues that may arise between the logistics company and the clients can be settled in an amicable way, ensuring that both parties are heard.
Our transportation lawyers have gained wide experience as well as international recognition for their in-depth knowledge and broad experience in serving the changing and dynamic field of transportation and business logistics. Our clients include carriers, shippers, freight forwarders, brokers and logistics companies.
Starting out with a lawyer by your side to be sure about any legal matters that are too intricate for you to grasp is an advisable thing to do. It is never a mistake to be sure of your legal standing in the UAE to ensure good relationships with your clients. With this, we can lend help to you in a number of ways with regard to this industry.
Our services include but not limited to:
- Representing carriers & shippers in disputes involving transportation law
- Prepare & review transportation contracts, logistics agreements, equipment leases, independent
- contract agreements, shipping documents, rate & tariffs interchange agreements
- Defend clients in regulatory enforcement action
- Handle defense of workers compensation claims for transportation companies
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Aviation and aerospace
- Investigate transportation accident on an expedited basis & prepare for defense or resolution of claim
- Aircraft damage claims
- Personal injury claims
- Development of personal plans reflecting unique circumstances of the transportation & logistics industries
- Shipping and corporate insurance
- Mergers and acquisition
- Drafting policies & regulation in connection with transportation & logistics industry
- Represent carriers in the buying, selling or leasing of terminal facilities including any related environmental issues
- Advising national, regional and local carriers
- Advise clients on transportation related legislation and tracking pending transportation legislation
- Representation of international airport authority in construction matters
- Represent clients regarding international shipping matters
- Arbitration and mediation
