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Bills of lading are the cornerstone of nearly all contracts of carriage by sea. Once issued, a bill of lading:
The legal issues surrounding bills of lading are vast, as are the international conventions which have been created by the shipping community. These international conventions, including the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, and sometimes the Hamburg Rules, codify the way disputes have traditionally been resolved between parties.
The club has over 50 qualified lawyers and barristers working in house, spread across London, Piraeus, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and Rio de Janeiro. All of our claims handers have considerable experience in handling cargo claims and the various bill of lading issues that arise in relation thereto. The club, through its website, periodic Circulars, Bulletins and regular web alerts, also keeps its members up to date on bill of lading and cargo claim issues.
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Clausing bills of lading
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Cargo claim dismissed for lack of title - straight bils of lading
Delivering cargo against a damaged or lost/stolen bill of lading. Some guiding principles.
Delivering goods without the production of original bills of lading
Delivery of cargo against one original bill of lading retained on board
The effect of a Paramount Clause under English law where the Hague Visby Rules are compulsorily applicable
In transit Loss clauses, do they apply to all cargo shortage claims? It seems not.
Can owners enforce a receiver's LOI against the receivers?
Multimodal bills
Switch bills of lading
The new Jason Clause
Arbitration clauses and club letters of undertaking - a warning
The importance of a clause paramount
When is a master entitled to refuse damaged cargo?
Letters of Indemnity - International Group (IG) approved wordings
Whilst these letters of indemnity (LOI) have been approved by the International Group (IG) and the club, members should still be aware that use of these LOI can have an impact and prejudice their P&I cover. A member should always feel free to approach their usual club contact before using these LOI if in any doubt
LOI Delivering cargo at a port other than that stated in the bill of lading
LOI Delivering cargo at a port other than that stated in the bill of lading and without production of the original bill of lading
