Following an in-depth analysis of the exact nature of the international multimodal carriage contract, this important study assesses how the law applicable to a multimodal contract may be uncovered. Using the ideas, legislation and case law on multimodal carriage of the legal systems of Germany, The Netherlands and England to anchor her presentation, the author offers a thorough investigation of the existing framework of carriage law, the applicable rules of private international law, and the options provided by choice of law based on contractual conditions.