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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…

The terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre (WTC) in September last year changed perception across most aspects of human life. As the full scale of the human horror and economic cost begins to…

After forty years in the industry, Gordon McMillan, managing director of Dublin-based Leinster Shipping (Agencies) Ltd., and chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers talks about his love…

Since it’s re-design in November 2001, the Club’s website has received thousands of visitors. Feedback, both directly from the site, as well as through more traditional channels, has brought about…

…a problem for ship agents, not just governments ITIC Members in Europe need no introduction to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It has been in force for the last 40 years and accounts for an…

A conference for P&I Club correspondents was held in Bristol in September 2001. Among the many subjects discussed over the two days, the following was thought to be an interesting range of views…