Start: 09.30. End: 16:00
Course overview
Bills of lading are at the core of international trade. By nature, they involve sellers, buyers and carriers who are often located in different countries but share various rights and obligations. This seminar assists participants to identify problems that have arisen in the past in the courts or by arbitration and to minimise the effect of similar problems they may experience during their professional careers.
Programme:
BIMCO standard contract and clauses
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Working with and for the maritime industry. How BIMCO produces contracts and other shipping documents that strike a fair and equitable balance between the parties
An overview of international trade
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Shipping and sale contracts and how the sale contract influences and affects the carriage contracts
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How do the sale contracts, letters of credit, bills of lading and the insurance policy all fit together?
Introduction to the bills of lading
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Consideration of the three functions of the bill of lading
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Explanation of why the bill of lading is such a fundamentally important document
Letter of indemnity
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When to be used
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Position of the P&I Clubs
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Guidelines in relation to LOI’s
Cargo claims and cargo damage
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Different types of cargo claims
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Issues of proof
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Carrier’s duties and protection for the carrier
Dispute resolution
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What you need to know about arbitration and litigation
Registration fee
BIMCO members and members of Centro de Navegacion: EUR 50
Non-members: EUR 80
(Payment by credit card only)
Venue:
Centro de Navegacion
Florida 537, 20th Floor
C1005AAK Buenos Aires
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BIMCO Roadshow Presentation,
Buenos Aires, Tuesday 21 November
Start: 16.30. End: 18:30
You and your collagues are also invited to attend the BIMCO Roadshow Presentation providing an overview of some of the key issues on BIMCO agenda at the moment. The Roadshow Presentation takes place immediate after the BIMCO Training Course on Bills of Lading. The BIMCO Roadshow event is free of charge to attend and will be followed by a networking drinks reception
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain knowledge about BIMCO’s latest news and activities for 2017/2018 - and to mix and mingle with shipping colleagues.
Register here
We look forward to seeing you!
Date and venue:
Tuesday 21 November 2017
16:30 - 18.30
Venue: Centro de Navegacion
Florida 537, 20th Floor
C1005AAK Buenos Aires
