Bills of Lading (Lloyd's Shipping Law Library)

Bills of Lading form an essential part of the carriage of goods by sea and international trade. Their multi-functional nature, together with the large volume of case law and regulation, make the law in this field as complex is it is commercially vital. This bestselling book provides a detailed analysis of the law and practice applicable to bills of lading before, during and after shipment, helping today s busy practitioner to quickly and easily find the information they need.

This book has been fully revised and updated with all of the major developments since its first edition, including:

• Reference to increasingly important Singapore and Far-Eastern decisions
• An analysis of modern developments in seaworthiness, from vetting and approval clauses to the topical issues of vulnerability and piracy attacks
• Detailed examination of misdelivery, fraudulent or forged bills of lading, and delivery without production of a bill of lading
• Revised coverage of conflicts and procedural matters, including anti-suit injunctions, jurisdiction battles and the scope of arbitration
• Reference to relevant European law relating to issues of jurisdiction and procedure
• Comprehensive treatment of Switched bills, transhipment, house bills, deck carriage and container cargo
• New material on the practical implications of electronic bills of lading

This text continues to provide an indispensable reference for maritime practitioners and institutions worldwide.