In February 2025, the English High Court in Tanga Pharmaceuticals Plastics Limited and others (the claimants) versus Emirates Shipping Line FZE (the defendant) rejected the defendant’s request for summary judgment and in doing so upheld the time-bar provisions contained in the Hague Rules incorporated into the bills of lading. The claimant’s claims to recover its
Nicholene Naidoo
Who is the liable ‘merchant’ under a contract of carriage?
By Andrew Robinson & Nicholene Naidoo on
Contracts of carriage are fundamental to the transportation industry, serving as legally binding agreements between the carrier and the shipper. These contracts outline the rights, duties, and liabilities of both parties involved in the transportation of goods or passengers.
They typically cover aspects such as the nature of the goods or service, the route and…