In the complex world of international commerce and maritime transactions, the negotiation and execution of charterparty agreements often set the stage for potential disputes. The intricacies of these contracts can be labyrinthine, and disputes can arise over whether a binding...
Читать далее »

On 12 September 2023, the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) published a suite of updated standard form Letters of Indemnity wordings covering the three main circumstances in which Letters of Indemnity (LOI) are issued: 1. Delivery of cargo without...
Читать далее »

London has historically been at the front and centre of global dispute resolution, yet in recent years Singapore has seen a significant rise in popularity as chosen seat of international arbitration. This report analyses whether these recent changes in popularity...
Читать далее »

On 20 July 2023, the Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) 2023 received royal assent, and with it the use of electronic trade documents will be legally recognised from 20 September 2023, when the ETDA enters into force. The ETDA will...
Читать далее »

This article is the sixth in a series touching, alphabetically, on select key elements of shipping and transport law in Germany.(1) Pursuant to section 453 paragraph 1 of the German Commercial Code (HGB), the freight forwarder is obliged to organise...
Читать далее »

In this guide we focus on cargo claims in relation to grains and soya beans. To be included in the statistics the claims must have generated a cost of at least USD 5,000 and have been made between 2018 and 2022....
Читать далее »

In the commodity trade, when goods are carried on a chartered vessel it is common practice to include a clause in the bills of lading incorporating some or all of the terms of the charterparty. It should be borne in...
Читать далее »

Introduction Bananas are grown in all tropical regions of the world, and most of the global production is consumed in home markets. However, a significant proportion of the production is intended for export, and the Cavendish variety is by far...
Читать далее »

Time charterparties provide for a specific period within which the charterer can make use of the vessel. Unless otherwise provided in the charterparty, the charterer is under an obligation to pay hire from the time the vessel was delivered to...
Читать далее »

From April 2023, it is a requirement in collision cases that even where only one party has the information in its possession, electronic track data (“ETD”) must be provided to the other party. This is a welcome amendment to the...
Читать далее »