Due to the reduced demand during the Covid-19 pandemic for both road transportation and aviation fuels, it appears that these fuels are being used as blending agents in marine fuels.
BIMCO’s new arbitration clause clarifies notice requirements
On 21st September, 2020 BIMCO published a new, shortened replacement for its earlier Dispute Resolution Clause 2017.
The new China Civil Code (CCC), which will come into effect on 1st January, 2021 introduces significant changes to various sectors of Chinese law and will impact those doing business in China. In this article, we look at some of the potential impacts that on shipping.
On 27th July, 2020, the HM Treasury Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, the body responsible for the implementation and enforcement of financial sanctions in the UK, published a "Maritime Guidance" document. Follow the link above to find out more.
The US Second Circuit has held that discovery statute §1782 is not available in aid of private international arbitrations. Other US Circuits have taken a different view.