Article 29 of the Saudi Commercial Court Law
المادة 29 من النظام التجاري نظام المحكمة التجارية · الفصل الثالث: في الوكيل بالعمولة المعبر عنه بالقومسيون والأمناء المأمورين بنقل الأشياء برا وبحرا
The article extends the provisions of this chapter to ship captains, managers of vehicle companies, hired carriages, camel owners and all other carriers of goods.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
إن الشروط والأحكام المبينة في هذا الفصل مرعية الإجراء والتطبيق على رؤساء السفن ومديري شركات السيارات وعجلات الكراء والمخرجين وأصحاب الجمال وسائر الذين ينقلون البضائع على الإطلاق .
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 29 explained in plain English
This article sets out the scope of application of the provisions of the chapter on agents, trustees, carriers and carriage of goods. The conditions and provisions set out in this chapter are in force and applied to:
- Ship captains.
- Managers of vehicle companies.
- Hired carriages.
- Dispatchers.
- Camel owners.
- And all those who carry goods without limitation.
The last phrase makes the scope wide, so the provisions are not limited to the means named, but cover anyone who carries goods whatever his means.
Among the provisions of this chapter that thereby extend to these persons is what Article 28 provided, that the two claim periods begin from the date of receiving the items or the last installment of them, and that the claim is brought at any time if it appears that the damage or loss occurred through a trick or breach of trust by the carrier himself.
If you have a dispute with a carrier of any type, these provisions may be relevant, and it is advisable to consult a lawyer who specializes in commercial cases to determine what applies to your situation.
Practical example
An online store in Dammam contracted with a truck delivery company to carry orders to Riyadh. Under this article the provisions of this chapter on liability for delivery and damage apply to the company, because it is among "all those who carry goods".
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 29 of the Saudi Commercial Court Law
To whom do the provisions on carriage of goods in this chapter apply?
To ship captains, managers of vehicle companies, hired carriages, dispatchers, camel owners and all those who carry goods without limitation.
Are the provisions limited to the means named?
No. The phrase "all those who carry goods without limitation" covers every carrier of goods.
More articles on Commission Agent and Carriage of Goods
- Article 18
The article defines the commission agent as a person who carries on trade on behalf of another, conducting his transactions in his own name or in the name of a company for the account of his principal.
الوكيل بالعمولة هو الذي يتعاطى التجارة بالوصاية والنيابة ويجري معاملاته باسمه أو بعنوان شركة ما لحساب موكله.
- Article 19
The article gives the commission agent the right to be paid first, out of the value of goods sent to him for sale, what he spent on them, subject to conditions regarding their whereabouts.
كل وكيل بعمولة له الحق أن يتقدم في استيفاء جميع ما صرفه على أمتعة مرسلة له من محل آخر برسم البيع لحساب موكله من نفس قيمتها إذا كانت موجودة لديه أو مودعة في مخزن
- Article 20
The article makes the agent liable for any damage if he transfers the carriage of goods to another without the original merchant's permission, and he is not liable if the transfer is by the merchant or with his permission.
إذا حول الوكيل أمر نقل البضاعة والأشياء المسلمة أو المرسلة له إلى غيره بغير إذن التاجر الأصلي يضمن كل ضرر يحصل بسبب ذلك. أما إذا كان التحويل إلى الوكيل الآخر من
- Article 21
The article requires every agent and trustee to record in the daybook the kind, quantity and prices of the goods ordered to be carried by land or sea.
يجب على كل وكيل وأمين أن يقيد بدفتر اليومية جنس ومقدار وأثمان البضائع المأمور بنقلها بحرا أو برا.
- Article 22
The article requires the agent and trustee to attach a consignment note to the goods when sending them, that is, a statement that meets the specified requirements.
يجب على الوكيل والأمين حين إرسال البضاعة أن يرفق بها قائمة الإرسالية ؛ أي كشفا مستوفيا للشرائط الآتية
- Article 23
The article sets the details that must appear in the consignment note, from the description of goods and the delivery time limit and the parties' names to the fee, compensation and signature.
يوضح في قائمة الإرسالية مقدار وجنس البضائع المنقولة ونوع الطرود ومهلة إيصالها مع بيان اسم وشهرة الوكيل والأمين المتعهد بنقلها والمكارى ، واسم وشهرة من تسلم إليه
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.