ABSTRACT

Bills of Lading: Law and Contracts provides a detailed legal analysis of common standard form clauses in bills of lading (and waybills) which are in use in the maritime world, as well as a comprehensive examination of the legal principles which are applicable to them. Bills of Lading: Law and Contracts provides a detailed legal analysis of standard form clauses in bills of lading (and waybills) which are in use in the maritime world, as well as a comprehensive examination of the legal principles which are applicable to them.

chapter 1|34 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|40 pages

Terms Of Bill

chapter 3|42 pages

The Carrier

chapter 4|44 pages

The Merchant’s Title to Sue and be Sued

chapter 5|6 pages

The Vessel

chapter 6|38 pages

The Voyage

chapter 7|44 pages

The Cargo

chapter 8|46 pages

Carrier’s Liability for Sea Carriage

chapter 9|26 pages

Carrier’s Responsibility

Combined Transport

chapter 10|38 pages

Particular Liabilities

chapter 12|26 pages

Sub-Contractors and Agents

chapter 13|8 pages

Loading and Stowage

chapter 15|42 pages

Merchant’s Responsibility

chapter 16|34 pages

Compensation

chapter 17|14 pages

Time Limits

chapter 18|10 pages

Liens

chapter 19|24 pages

Choice of Law

chapter 20|106 pages

Jurisdiction

chapter 21|14 pages

Charterparty Bills

chapter 22|32 pages

Waybills