Force Majeure – Corona Virus
(gtag.js) The recent Wuhan Coronavirus will indeed be a stress test for many supply...
LC - Joker’s clause
Mr Ismail1 had earlier written on Seller's Interest Insurance and this is his secound...
Voyage Charters - Common Issues
This article focusses on some of the common issues faced in Voyage Charters, namely,...
Bills of Lading - Issues
We had written earlier both on release of cargo without Original Bills of Lading1...
General Average – Container Vessels
One of the common topics in all most all shipping conferences is on “Container...
Mis-declaration of cargoes - Penalties
We recently had an opportunity to share our thoughts on this subject at a...
Transport Operators Liability Cover
Presentation on Transport Operators Liability Cover - what is and what is not covered? given...
Fire Ahoy!
Presentation on "Fire Ahoy!"given at Disputes, Claims and Other Issues in Containerised Cargo Shipping, Multimodal...
Slow Steaming - Cargo Cover
The Centre for Maritime Law1, National University of Singapore regularly conducts seminars with speakers...
Ports & Terminal's Liability Insurance
Presentation given at Lloyd's Singapore on 10th July 2019 Marine Policies are taken by...
Cargo Cover – Abnormal delay
Our last article on Salvage & General Average – Security Issues did not touch...
Salvage & General Average – Security Issues
We had the opportunity to meet Ms Joanne Waterfall of Roose + Partners earlier...
Cargo Cover - Value Protect & Serenity
It is always good practice to ensure that cargo is insured prior to inception...
Set Off's - Freight Forwarding Contracts
The English Courts in the recent case of Globalink Transportation and Logistics Worldwide LLP...
General Average - Cargo Interests
Given the recent spate of General Average Incidents arising due to container fires, we...
NVOCC – Contractual Issues
Specialisation has led parties in shipping also to focus on what they do best...
Mis-delivery of cargo – Time bar
The Hague and Hague Visby Rules invariably apply to Bills of Lading as provided...
Mis-declared cargo
Much has been written on this topic1and we do not wish to discuss the...
Unhealthy / Fraudulent Practices in Shipping – way to combat them
We were delighted to speak on Fraudulent Practices in Shipping at the seminar WINDS OF CHANGE...
Kidnap & Ransom Insurance – General Average
Kidnap & Ransom Insurance (“K&R”) was originally developed to protect individuals when they visited...
Release of Cargo without presentation of Bills of Lading – TLO Cover
The General Insurance Association of Singapore and Singapore Maritime Foundation regularly conduct talks...
York Antwerp Rules 2016 – Potential for further changes?
Due to the different practices in the adjustment General Average, there was clamor for...
Arbitration Clause in Liner Bills of Lading - is it workable?
While we remain convinced of the advantages of the use of Arbitration Clauses in...
Shipment information – should it be provided to 3rd parties?
We have been advised by our clients (Carriers / Operators involved in bulk and...