This study reviews the importance of maritime transport, which is the major factor in the International trade. carriage of cargoes Includes maritime transportation contract is introduced, the development of the legal system to contract of the maritime transport of goods has been through many stages regarding Provisions of various international conventions, and need to follow the development of legislation in internal legislation of States in order to reach uniform rules apply on maritime transport of goods contract at the international level are explored also. This study also demonstrates the responsibility of the Maritime carrier for loss, whether this total or partial loss and also responsible for damage or delay in accordance with international rules and domestic legislation.