Back to Back Contracts
International Shipping has become increasingly specialized, and which has led to many parties including...
Agent or Principal
Many a times parties believe that they are acting in one specific role i.e....
Container Carriers - Issues
This article will touch on some of the issues faced by a Container Carrier...
Lessons from Baltimore - Risks and Claims
We thank the Madras Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to present our views...
Logistics Contracts – Arbitration
We recently participated in a talk on “Why is Arbitration important in Logistics” jointly...
Of Switch Bills of Lading
We had written earlier on this topic and our earlier articles can be seen...
The Star Antares – YAR 1994 or 2016?
In the “Star Antares” (Star Axe I LLC v Royal and Sun Alliance Luxembourg...
Limitation of Liability – is it really limitation?
Limitation of Liability (“LOL”) clauses are essential to any carriage / service contracts so...
The Midnight Clause
The focus on any business negotiation is to try and reach an agreement at...
Electronic Bills of Lading – 3
We had earlier published on Electronic Bills of Ladingi(“eB/L”) and our intention in publishing...
Arbitration for Liner Bills of Lading
We had the opportunity to present this paper at the recently concluded ICMA XXII...
International Maritime Arbitration - Right to Appeal - 2
We attended SCMA’s seminar conducted on 31st Aug 2023 on “Unfolding Conversations : To...
Relooking at FIM Bank plc v KCH Shipping Co Ltd
In the FIM Bank p.l.c v KCH Shipping Co. Ltdi, the English Court of...
The Bigham Clause
Following a casualty, a vessel may need to be repaired to continue with the...
All about Freight
Both Operators involved in voyage charters and Liner Operators provide services in return for...
Bill of Lading – Effective Security?
We recently came across this article, Does the Bill of Lading truly afford securityi,...
Electronic Trade Documents
The English Parliament recently legislated the Electronic Trade Documents Act so as to allow...
Abandonment – Container Shipping
The basic rule is that a contract is meant to be performed. It does...
THE SAFIR 1 V2302N GA
Background: THE SAFIR 1, a container vessel owned by Safeen Feeders 30 Ltd, whilst...
GA – Arbitration Clause
In our earlier article, The Ever-Given Mela – IIi, we mentioned that the appointed...
General Average – Freight Forwarders & Containers
Liability of a Freight Forwarder / NVOCC for a General Average: We had the...
Insurable Interest - Marine Policies
The recent English Court of Appeali judgement has clarified the scope of cover in...
Bills of Lading & Letters of Indemnities
Letters of Indemnity are commonly used in the Shipping Industry for discharge and delivery...
ABS 1/10/83 – Indemnity or Contingency Policy?
There is very little literature on this class of business (loss of hire), at...