News / Digital logistics platforms need to take care when classifying their services

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Digital logistics platforms must pay greater attention to classifying their business offering, so as to be better prepared for any litigation.

Stefanie Roose and Barbara Wilbrink, of Dutch legal firm AKD, believe the rising number of online platforms has stirred questions around what they actually do.

“It is relevant to consider the legal position of such platforms and establish whether they act as freight forwarders or carriers,” they said.

“As this may have consequences from both a civil and public law perspective … ...