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USA Customs 24 Advance Manifest Rule Following the tragic events of 11th September, 2001 the US Government put in place various security measures to assist the US Customs Service (recently renamed…

Battle of the Forms Paul Dickie of Prettys reviews the perennial problem of parties fighting to incorporate their own terms and conditions into a contract. Central to many transport disputes is…

Now and then a broker might get to hear of a ship sale or other shipping transaction which has gone through, and the details of which sound familiar. Wasn’t that the transaction he had introduced and…

Demurrage claims routinely run into tens, and sometimes hundreds, of thousands of dollars. Demurrage should be a matter between the owners and the charterers but often ITIC has to pay substantial…

A compelling reason to have a Himalaya clause in your contract. A recent decision in the United States District Court, the Lady Marian, has increased the risk that liability may be imposed on the…

This article will endeavour to examine the English law approach to the problems which arise when an agent or broker appoints a sub-agent or sub-broker. 1. Problem The question arises as to…

THE BALTIC EXCHANGE TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2003 Despite sweltering temperatures at the Surbiton Tennis Club in West London, ITIC/Thomas Miller's first pairing of Damian Mustard and Chi Wong successfully…

The role of the intermediary is often blurred, especially in these times of increased commercial pressures, and “whose agent am I?“ is a question often asked by ITIC’s Members. Furthermore, the…

Shipbrokers and ship agents can be placed in a position where it is not clear who they are acting for. The classic position where each party has its own shipbroker, or where there is an agency…

There have recently been a number of situations reported to the Club where the Member has encountered difficulties due to trade embargoes. The last “Claims Review“ reported a claim where a commercial…