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KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS

Expert perspectives on the latest developments across our sectors and services.
Briefing
European Commission decides not to extend the Liner consortia block exemption regulation
On 10 October 2023, the European Commission (the “Commission”) announced that…
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Delivery and Redelivery Notices – Simple, Right?
Most charterparties will require the owners on delivery, and the charterers o…
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Sanctions: A victory for common sense
A team of HFW lawyers, led by William Gidman, secured a victory in the Englis…
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LNG Bunkering: Long term contracts for a transitional fuel
With the EU and IMO (amongst others) moving full steam ahead with emissions t…
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The Big (Shipping) Short: Recession Proofing Charters
You don’t have to be Christian Bale in The Big Short to see that there is a r…
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Guide
Floating Storage: Time and voyage charter drafting tips
In the table below we have tried to “issue spot” the key problems arising from floating storage (for time and voyage charters) and have included our own explanatory comments as well as the positi…
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Briefing
Do I Need a Ship Recycling Policy?
The entry into force of the European Ship Recycling Regulation EC NO. 1257/20…
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Discharge of cargo without original bills of lading and letters of indemnity (LOI): one of the biggest risks a shipowner or charterer can take, March 2018
LOIs are an essential document to help world trade run smoothly. They are giv…
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