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Press Release: November 2015 - Liner agent’s slip-up results in hefty fine by US Customs & Border Protection

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has highlighted how a careless mistake by a liner agent resulted in the imposition of a fine of almost $300,000 by the US Customs and Border

Follow the correct procedure

A liner agent for a non-U.S. carrier correctly manifested a shipment of nine reefer containers for discharge in Seattle, Washington. The vessel was also carrying in excess of 100 empty containers

The high cost of winning

One of the most important aspects of ITIC’s insurance is the payment of legal costs.  Even if the  Member has absolutely no liability for the claim against him, a defence has to be prepared

Defective design

A marine engineering consultancy designed a seawater storage tank for a newly built power plant. They were instructed by a major European engineering contractor. After its construction, cracks

Confusing switch

Confusing switch

Ship agents released cargo to the consignee who did not have original bills of lading (BLs). The cargo was initially shipped under seaway bills (which do not need to be handed in to get the cargo)

Claims commentary

The number of indemnity claims reported during the 2018 policy year (1st June 2018 to 31st May 2019) was approximately 5% higher than reported in the previous year but the total is consistent with

Responsabilità del consulente nel settore off-shore e cavo sottomarino di telecomunicazione

Un consulente fu incaricato di notificare tutte le parti interessate nel percorso previsto per la posa di un nuovo cavo di telecomunicazione. Il consulente inviò tali avvisi in conformità alle

ITIC Circular: EU Referendum

ITIC Circular – EU Referendum May 2017 To the members and their insurance brokers A referendum was held on 23 June 2016 as to whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European

Kim Vernau

 Kim Vernau

Kim Vernau Kim joined Thomas Miller in 1986 having completed her qualification as a Barrister, appointed Chief Operating Officer of BLP in 2008 and Chief Executive Officer of BLP in 2012. In

ITIC Broker wins commission award in California

An American shipbroker and Member of ITIC was recently awarded his full commission by a Los Angeles Federal Court in litigation with an American shipowner. ITIC assisted its Member in the recovery.