Maritime and transport law consists of the rules governing shipping and other transport activities, i.e. road, rail and air transport. As this is an industry that often involves cross-border activities, the regulatory framework is largely based on international conventions.
Shipping and transport are important industries worldwide. One of the most central issues in maritime and transport law is the question of the liability of the carrier in the carriage of passengers and goods. Other issues studied in maritime and transport law are the rules on the registration of ships and the rules on work and safety. Maritime and transport law also traditionally includes rules on insurance of ships and goods.