This paper deals with the analysis and description of carrier liability for cargo damage. In the first part, the paper examines the basic concepts and characteristics essential for the successful execution of maritime transport. Special attention is given to the contract for the carriage of goods by sea, with all its segments being elaborated in detail. The second part of the paper is dedicated to international conventions and legal documents, including their historical development and current application in regulating carrier liability for damage. The Hague-Visby, Hamburg, and Rotterdam Rules are analyzed, along with their impact on maritime transport practice. The third part of the paper focuses on the liability of the carrier itself. Issues such as the definition of damage, the carrier's liability in relation to different types of damage, and specific cases where the carrier is not liable unless they acted irresponsibly are explored. Detailed aspects of liability, exemptions, and limitations of liability are discussed. In the conclusion, the paper presents key findings on the importance of maritime transport and the need for a new convention to further regulate this sector.