This three-part book exposes the reader to the fundamentals of international trade and delves into bills of lading and charterparties. While the book is based on English law, it includes cases and materials from other countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, India, the United States, and Australia, to provide a global perspective. Practitioners in crafting case arguments could benefit from the practical analysis, commentaries, and critiques of cases. Although the book was developed with practitioners, academics, and students in mind, it will also be valuable for maritime carriers, freight forwarders, international traders, bankers, and others because the difficult subject is presented in a reader-friendly and easy-to-understand manner.

Arun Kasi practises marine law as a barrister. Under the provisions of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration, he works as an arbitrator and arbitration counsel (SCMA). He is a marine law doctoral candidate. He received his legal degree at the age of 19 and has been working in the area ever since. He has written six books and about 50 articles over the course of three decades.

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE LAW OF CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

Part I. Introduction and International Trade
1. Introduction and Legal Framework
2. Shipping Documents
3. International Trade
Part II. Bills of Lading
4. Cargo Claims: Legal Bases
5. Third Parties: Protection and Action for
6. Proof of Damages: Presumptions and Estoppels
7. Implied Terms and Exclusion Clauses
8. Hague & Hague-Visby Rules: Application
9. Hague & Hague-Visby Rules: Carriers’ Obligations and Defences
10. Hague & Hague-Visby Rules: Carriers’ Liability and Time Limitations
11. Shippers’ Obligation for Dangerous Cargo
Part III. Charterparties
12. Charterparty: Introduction
13. Voyage Charter: Freight and Lien
14. Voyage Charter: Laytime and Demurrage
15. Time Charter: Orders and Indemnity
16. Time Charter: Withdrawal, Off-Hire and Redelivery
17. Time Charter: Apportionment of Cargo-Claims Liability