Cover Story

Can ship owners claim damages for loss of cargo in addition to demurrage when a ship is detained beyond laytime?

In a recent English High Court decision, it was held that ship owner has a right to claim damages over and above its right to demurrage without the need to prove a separate breach...

Shipping News Highlights

• China reported to have blocked Australian coal
• US retaliation challenges Hong Kong maritime hub prospects
• Port delays could see cargo damage claims rise
• Shipping, hackers and the law
  

Recent Cases Highlights

• National Bank of Fujairah (Dubai Branch) v Times Trading Corp (Archagelos Gabriel)

• Calm Ocean Shipping S.A. v Win Goal Trading Ltd and Others

• Changhong Group (HK) Limited v Bright Shipping Limited 

Shipping Q & A

What is the significance of Hong Kong being named an arbitration venue by BIMCO for the first time?

Recently, BIMCO has announced the introduction of the new BIMCO Law and Arbitration Clause 2020 which has, for the first time, included Hong Kong as the fourth named arbitration venue alongside with London, New York and Singapore...

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