Siddharth MahajanJul 271 minHague VisbyUsed Cars Ignite Liability Debate: Insights from The Honor CaseUsed cars present an elevated fire risk. In the event of a fire originating from such a vehicle on board a ship, can the shipper be held...
Siddharth MahajanJun 292 minIMDG CodeExplosive Cargo, Divided Blame: Who Pays When a Shipment Goes Up in Flames?Who is liable when a dangerous cargo shipment explodes during the voyage, the carrier or the shipper? This question becomes particularly...
Siddharth MahajanJan 16, 20232 minHague VisbyFire due to cargo misdeclaration – can the carrier rely on the ‘fire’ exception in the HVR?Over the past few years, the word ‘fire’ has become synonymous with ‘containers’. Today, a lot is expected from carriers, especially in...
Siddharth MahajanJan 13, 20191 minIMDG CodeDangerous goods declaration better be spot on!NVOCCs and cargo manufacturers must go beyond the standard requirements of IMDG Code when it comes to declaring known sensitivities of...