The Dynamics of International Shipping Laws & The Bill of Lading

Course Objectives This course intends to educate the participants on the following topics: The International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law Relating to Bills of Lading of Brussels (25 August 1924) The Hague Rules, i.e., the Hague-Visby Rules The Hague Rules as Amended by the Brussels Protocol 1968 The United Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea (Hamburg, 1978), also known as the “Hamburg Rules” The rules adopted in the Schedule to the Carriage of Goods by Sea legislation of countries that adopt the Convention By the end of this training seminar, delegates will be able to: Learn the global marine laws and rules for the carriage of goods by sea Examine operations and activities related to who, what, when, and how bills of lading are issued Understand the key roles and functions of bills of lading Understand the contractual implications of bills of lading clauses Learn how to avoid shipping and bills of lading frauds Understand claims, limitations, and time-bar on claims

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