A multimodal transport operator makes contracts with its sub-carriers; however, the cargo claimants are not party to those sub-contracts. If there is any loss or damage to the cargo, and the multimodal transport operator is not worth suing, the question may arise as to whether any claim from the cargo owner can be brought against the sub-contractor(s). The answer depends on whether the multimodal transport operator concludes the contract with the sub-contractor for the cargo interests as an agent or as a principal. In the former case, a direct contractual relationship between cargo interests and sub- contractor may exist, and cargo interests may sue the sub- contractor according to the terms in the carriage contract. In case a direct contractual relationship cannot be established, the cargo interests may claim in tort against the sub-contractor (Contract Law, Article 122).