Arbitration – Malaysian Logistics Service Providers
A look at whether Malaysian logistics service providers should turn to arbitration under AIAC Rules — rather than court litigation — for resolving disputes under STCs and Bills of Lading.
Muthu Jagannath
Muthu Jagannath is the Director of NAU Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based marine claims consultancy specialising in Transport Liability, P&I, and Hull & Machinery claims. With decades of experience in maritime law and claims management, he advises shipowners, operators, and cargo interests across the Asia-Pacific region. Jagan is a regular contributor to international maritime conferences including ICMA and writes extensively on developments in shipping law, bills of lading, general average, and arbitration.
Liner Bill of Lading Clauses – need for improvement?
Bill of Lading Clauses – Need for Improvement? Recently, Mr Jagmeet Makkar1 delivered a presentation on the Pitfalls of a poorly drafted dispute resolution clause. His talk also touched on common problems and pathological clauses. His discussion prompted us to…
In Specie
When cargo is destroyed or irretrievably loses its commercial identity, is it still the same cargo? And if not, can cargo interests refuse to take delivery — and with it, the substantial costs of disposal? This article examines the legal basis for refusing delivery of cargo that is no longer in specie, the circumstances under which that refusal may be justified, and the practical risks cargo interests face when making that tactical decision.
Container GA’s – Reasonableness
This article examines whether Rule Paramount's requirement of reasonableness overrides Non-Separation Agreement allowances under Rule G in Container General Average. NAU argues that where the commercial adventure for specific cargo has effectively ended, prolonged detention costs cannot be mechanistically recovered — and that a principled standard for container GA adjustments is overdue.
China’s New Maritime Code
China’s new maritime code (“NMC”), effective 01 May 2026, appears to make many changes and with the salient ones as stated below (full details can be viewed at the circular issued by Oasis P&I). Performing Carriers have the same rights…
Notice of Readiness – 2 (The Sebat and the Return to Orthodoxy)
The recent English Commercial Court decision in The Sebat (Trans Trade RK SA v Sebat Shipping and Trading Company) confirms a return to the orthodox position that a valid Notice of Readiness (“NOR”) is a prerequisite for the commencement of…
Bill of Lading: Liabilities, Risks and Disputes during Global Conflicts
Webinar conducted on 21st May 2026 for Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (“AMTOI”) on 21st May 2026 – the slides can be viewed here.
General Average – Security
We had earlier written on the provision of securityi by the various interested parties (which would include the cargo interests) following the declaration of a General Average (“GA”) and will not repeat what has been published earlier. This article will…
Bills of Lading – Electronic and Switch
During the recently concluded ICMA XXIII, many papers were presented by the participants including the two papers below (we thank both Ms. Kimarie Cheng of WFW & Mr. Charles Debattista of 36 Stone for giving permission to publish the same…
IS DEMURRAGE THE COMPLETE REMEDY?
This paper was presented by Mr Donald Chard FICS, FCIArb at ICMA XXII Singapore, a Chartered Shipbroker and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He spent more than thirty-eight years with the UK Chamber of Shipping where he was Head…