our team has noted an increase in the number of cargoes claims, particularly damages and shortages when it comes to foodstuff cargoes.

We have recently encountered a claim pertaining to rejected cargo. With this case in mind, we deemed it essential to shed some light on the intricate details of this matter and the implications and liabilities that the vessel in her capacity as carrier may face.

We have recently encountered a collision case between a Panamax Container Vessel and a dredger. Apparently, the container vessel lost control over her steering and deviated from her path and came into direct collision with the dredger while transiting the Suez Canal. With that case in mind, we deemed it best to prepare a small list of recommendation on things to keep in mind to best avoid having any hull claim:

As global trade slowly begins to pick up to pre-covid numbers and bunker prices continue to fluctuate, one thing is for certain, the uptick of port activity will soon be back to full capacity—and the Suez Canal will be recording record transits in response to reducing transit times and delays.

Planes, trains, automobiles, and let’s not forget vessels. For the past two years, Egypt’s infrastructure reform agenda has addressed and acted on the development of all transport sectors across the country. The initial changes and developments were seen and felt by road upgrades. Then came the rail tenders, the monorail project and high-speed train, to now, Egyptian ports and waterways.