We would like to welcome three new associates who have joined the Durban team in South Africa.
Ishara McKenna has joined our commercial team. She holds an LL.B. from the University of South Africa and an LL.M. in Public International Law from Leiden University in the…
With over 130 million containers packed with various types of cargoes shipped around the world annually, the process of shipment of hazardous cargo remains an...
Background
The promulgation of the Companies Act 2008 in South Africa saw the introduction of a company rehabilitation process termed ‘business rescue’. As in many other...
What you need to know about the implications of “General Average” on cargo owners
General Average is a marine legal principle which is declared by the...
With Durban being the busiest port in Africa, and Panama canal being one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, we look at the development this bustling crossing lane and its importance to the maritime industry.
The 102-year-old Panama Canal, a man–made edifice…
For those frequent international travellers among us, it is now old hat to ensure that those liquid travel essentials are safely packed in ziplock bags...