18/05/2006
Harry Lee, from the Club's office in Hong Kong has provided this look at one of the important functions of a bill of lading.
12/05/2006
Dan Negron writes from New Jersey to point out significant changes in US regulations governing the tendering and acceptance of air freight.
03/05/2006
The TT Club has received a boost from industry ratings agency AM Best, which has upgraded the Club's financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Very Good).
12/04/2006
The concept of piracy has something of a romantic ring to it, with 18th-century rogues such as Captain Kidd, Henry Morgan and others receiving a much more favourable press (not to mention treatment from Hollywood) than they deserve. Many people unconnected with the sea probably think that piracy died out with the age of sail but sadly they are very mistaken.
A member of the Club recently alerted us to a possible danger if flatracks are not assembled properly.
17/03/2006
The European court of justice, in handing down its decision in Unamar and Seaport Terminals v Belgium, has clarified the provisions of the EU customs code relating to the responsibility for duty when uncleared goods are lost in storage or transit.
While on the subject of exclusion clauses. we are grateful to our friends at Australian lawyers Phillips Fox for this timely reminder about the importance of proper drafting of such clauses. The following comments are based on Australian law and practice and while the principles are generally applicable in other jurisdictions, members else where should seek legal advice locally on issues of incorporation and validity.
01/03/2006
Our colleagues Marcus John and Iain Sharples in Sydney write about the problems of enforcing claims on those (hopefully rare) occasions when ships cause damage to terminal property during berthing/unberthing, loading and discharge operations. Emergency response to any personal injuries or pollution clean up will be of immediate concern but the subsequent financial cost to the terminal can also be substantial.
14/02/2006
Cristina Martinez of the Barcelona law firm Indeco tells us that on 14 January the Spanish government introduced regulations requiring all freight containers to comply with the 1972 Safe Container convention.
The Nautical Institute, an international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters, provides a wide range of services to enhance the professional standing and knowledge of its members. One of these services is the maritime accident reporting scheme (MARS), where members can report accidents and nearaccidents confidentially without fear of litigation. Dangerous practices, navigational difficulties and other hazards are thus highlighted in an effort to improve safety.
We remind readers that the US Department of Agriculture's Wood Packaging Material (WPM) regulations for pallets and crates came into effect on 1 February 2006 and that they will be enforced by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors from that date.
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