The Convention was intended to achieve harmony between the laws of different countries, not uniformity. There was no need to impose an implied term which would impose uniformity beyond the scope of the actual words and requirements of the convention.
Citations:
Times 24-Aug-1998, [1998] EWCA Civ 1181
Statutes:
Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Transport
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.80782