How do multi-modal transport arrangements influence liability for shipments?

How do multi-modal transport arrangements influence liability for shipments?

• A. They involve multiple carriers and regimes; liability is uniform across legs.
• B. They involve multiple carriers and regimes; liability may be allocated across legs via the governing contract forms and international conventions applicable to each mode.
• C. Liability is determined solely by the first carrier.
• D. Liability is never allocated; each leg is independent.

Answer: (B)