An article published in Gard reports on the Supreme Court bench’s findings and decision in the case of The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cochin v. M/s Arebee Star Maritime Agencies Private Ltd. & Ors (“Arebee”).
The judgment is a significant positive development for liner operators trading to India.
The Arebee JudgementThe Arebee judgment confirms that Ports in India cannot hold shipowners, vessel agents or steamer agents liable for storage and demurrage fees once the Port has taken charge of the...
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