SOLINLOG S.A. de C.V. , in its capacity as a logistics service provider, establishes the following terms and conditions governing it operations as a freight forwarder, pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
The parties agree that, through this agreement, SOLINLOG will provide freight forwarding services, acting as a logistics manager. In such capacity, it commits solely to act on behalf of the client (either the shipper or consignee) to:
These services shall be carried out in accordance with what is agreed upon in the quotation, purchase order, formal request, or any other document evidencing the client´s consent, whether an individual or legal entity.
The acceptance of this agreement implies the client´s agreement with the requested services and the terms under which they will be performed. Such acceptance automatically generates the client´s obligation to pay for the freight forwarding and logistics management services rendered by SOLINLOG.
Non-compliance with this obligation entitles SOLINLOG to take legal action to collect the agreed fees, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Commercial Code, The Civil Code, and other applicable laws in the United Mexican States.
The acceptance of this agreement does not imply that SOLINLOG assumes the obligations of an actual or performing carrier, nor does it represent itself as such. Consequently, SOLINLOG shall not be held liable under the terms established by:
These terms and conditions form an integral part of ever logistics operation carried out by SOLINLOG. The acceptance may be expressed explicitly through written, electronic, or verbal communication, or implicitly through the continuation of negotiations and execution of services.
Such consent shall be legally interpreted as the full expression of the will of the parties, signifying complete acceptance of the obligations set forth herein.
The following are the terms and definitions applicable to the services provided by SOLINLOG S.A. de C.V. in its capacity as a freight forwarder or logistics operator. These definitions form an integral part of the present terms and conditions:
Freight Forwarder or Logistics Operator.
A legal entity, in this case SOLINLOG's, that acts on behalf of and in representation of third parties, with the purpose of quoting, planning, coordinating, controlling, executing, and managing all necessary operations for the domestic and international transportation of goods by any means. It also provides complementary services required throughout the logistics chain to fulfill the assigned operations.
Confirmation Document
A document that legally supports the existence of a logistics services contract and certifies that the client has expressly requested and accepted the coordination of the transportation service by the freight forwarder. This confirmation also defines the responsibilities of SOLINLOG solely as a
logistics coordinatorand not as actual carrier.
Client
An individual or legal entity with legal capacity who, on their own behalf, requests and contracts the logistics coordination services provided by SOLINLOG. The client may act as the shipper, consignee, or as another agency acting as a
co-loader or correspondent. By contracting these services, the client accepts these terms and conditions, including quotation terms, payment obligations, and any other contractual provisions.
Shipper
An individual or legal entity legally authorized to act as the owner of the goods, as a shipping agent, or as a representative of the owner. The shipper enters into the transport and/ or freight forwarding contract and assumes the obligations set forth in SOLINLOG´s Terms and Conditions.
Consignee
An individual or legal entity legally entitled, either on their own behalf or by mandate, to receive the goods described in the bill of lading (master or house), packing list, or
invoice, according to the terms agreed with the carrier.
Actual Carrier
An individual or legal entity with legal capacity and the proper authorizations to operate transportation assets, whether
owned or leasedby sea, air, road or rail.
Co-loader
Co-loader
Servicio mediante el cual el agente de carga, actuando por cuenta del cliente,
subcontrata a otro agente de carga para llevar a cabo total o parcialmente la
operación logística, con el fin de cumplir eficazmente con los servicios
encomendados.
Master Document
A Bill of Lading issued by the actual carrier, duly constituted in accordance with applicable law, certifying the transportation of goods using one or more modes of transport.
Demurrage
Charges applied by the actual carrier when containers used in the logistics operation are not returned within the agreed timeframe or are returned in conditions other than those contractually established. These charges are the responsibility of the client.
Storage Fees
Charges imposed by port terminals, warehouses, yards, industrial facilities, or the storage centers for the use of space –whether for loaded or empty containers – until such containers are withdrawn or moved for further transportation.
Detention charges
Additional charges incurred when a vehicle remains at the loading or unloading site beyond the originally agreed time for completing such operations, either at the point of origin or destination.
Ancillary charges
A set of charges derived from demurrage,
storage or other logistics-related attributable to the operation. These include an additional 12% fee applied in favor of the freight forwarder to compensate for economic loss resulting from the client´s, shipper´s, or consignee´s failure to comply with their obligations. Such charges may be claimed directly by SOLINLOG in accordance with applicable law.
It is hereby expressly established and accepted that the purpose of the contract entered into between SOLINLOG's and the client, in its capacity as freight forwarding agent or logistics operatoris strictly limited to planning, coordinating, supervising, managing, and subcontracting- at all times on behalf of, in the name of, and under the responsibility of the client– all operations necessary to carry out the international transportation of goods..
For legal and commercial purposes, the client acknowledges that SOLINLOG does not at any time present itself as the owner, operator, or exploiter of any individual or collective means of transportation. All transportation services are subcontracted by SOLINLOG on behalf of the client;therefore, the company´s responsibility is strictly limited to logistics coordination and the accurate transmission of shipping instructions to the corresponding carrier, whether that is the shipper, the actual carrier, or another involved agent.
This contract is governed by the principle of contractual freedom between the parties , in accordance with the provisions of articles 1832, 1839, 1858, and 1859 of the Federal Civil Code of Mexico,as well as any other applicable legal provisions in force within the United Mexican States.
The freight forwarder and/or Logistics operator may appoint carriers, customs brokers and other third parties as necessary for the transportation, storage, and delivery of the cargo. These parties shall act as independent entities. The cargo shall be entrusted to such third parties under their own terms and conditions, including their respective liability limitations.
Under no circumstances shall freight forwarder and/or Logistics Operator be held for loss, damage, or delay occurring while the cargo is under the custody of such third parties. The freight forwarder´s liability shall be strictly limited to the coordination of logistics services in accordance with the shipping instructions.
The parties agree that electronic communication shall be the primary means for the exchange of information and the provision of logistics services. All electronic communications shall be deemed valid agreements between the parties, in accordance with Mexican legislation on electronic commerce.
At SOLINLOG, we are committed to providing high-quality services with efficiency and professionalism, through highly trained personnel ready to respond to inquiries, request, and client needs in a timely and effective manner.
For further information or clarification regarding these terms, please contact our legal or customer service team.