Maritime Law

Shipping to or from China..?? Read how the new Chinese Maritime Code could affect you

China’s revised Maritime Code came into effect on 1 May 2026, marking the first major overhaul of Chinese shipping law since 1993.. The revised Code...

Another Feather in the Cap for MLETR: ICC Netherlands Calls for Acceleration

On 1 September 2025, ICC Netherlands, together with banks, businesses, the Port of Rotterdam, and several trade associations, presented a whitepaper to the Dutch...

2025 is the year of progressive changes in India’s maritime and shipping sectors

In 2025, India has undertaken one of the most significant modernisations of its maritime framework in living memory, with action taken on 5 pieces...

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Call to all seafarers – we want to know how technology is impacting your work

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When a cargo owner needs to move breakbulk cargo,...

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) adds some bulk to its network with BIMCO

The Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has added some...

How carriers manage and use blank sailings

Drewry recorded 47 expected blank sailings from 729 scheduled...