Sea carriage: how long do you have to act after cargo damage?
In cases of loss of or damage to goods, the time limit for bringing a claim against the carrier is particularly short.
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Arresting a ship for a former charterer’s debt: is it still possible?
After the charter has ended, a claim against the former charterer does not necessarily permit the arrest of the vessel once it has been returned to its owner.
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Ship arrest: must the claim already be proved?
Where the 1952 Brussels Convention applies, the Court of Cassation holds that the mere allegation of a maritime claim may justify the arrest of the vessel to which it…
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Cargo damaged after carriage by sea: which documents should you gather?
Cargo damaged on arrival: documents to gather and issues to examine before making a sea-carriage claim.
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Charterparties: how long do you have to bring a claim?
Claims arising from a maritime charter party are subject to a one-year limitation period: a short timeframe which makes it essential to identify the nature of the contract at a very early stage.
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Goods damaged during carriage by sea: what should you do at delivery?
A cargo claim is prepared as soon as the goods are delivered. The quality of the reservations and the expert report can be just as important as the legal arguments.
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Maritime claim or maritime lien: what is the difference when arresting a ship?
Not all maritime claims confer the same rights over the ship. This distinction becomes crucial when the ship no longer belongs to the debtor.
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