Force Majeure and Weather Conditions – An Increasing Trend?

Allen Marks

Following Cyclone Zelia’s impact on Australia, CJC Director, Allen Marks and Associate, David Fittis assess the early 2025 trend and what this might mean for the shipping industry, with particular focus on the potential for Force Majeure declarations.

Early Trends in 2025

As widely reported, the category 5 Cyclone Zelia recently hit the Western Coast of Australia, causing Port Hedland to close for three days. Whilst affected ports have now reopened, this was the latest in a wave of...

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