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The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) is revolutionizing Bangkok’s West Port in Khlong Toei by developing it into a SMART PORT. This initiative integrates advanced technologies and semi-automated systems to …
As the automotive sector undergoes rapid transformation worldwide, stakeholders face mounting pressures from technological disruption, regulatory divergence, and shifting global trade dynamics. In Europe, competition is intensifying as Chinese manufacturers …
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION _________________________________________________________________ 3 THE OTHER JONES ACTS __________________________________________________________ 4 A FAMILY OF LAWS KNOWN AS THE JONES ACT _____________________________________ 5 THE JONES ACT: HOW IT WORKS __________________________________________________ 8 QUESTIONS …
Maritime incidents[1] in Indonesia often expose overlapping layers of liability; administrative, civil, and criminal. The Admiralty Court (Mahkamah Pelayaran) plays a unique, but limited role: it investigates maritime incidents and …
Widely available and efficient charging infrastructure is critical for bolstering consumer confidence in EVs and accelerating mass adoption. There are now more than 5 million public charge points globally, two-thirds …
The new California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act, which Governor Newsom signed on October 7, 2025, mirrors the thwarted efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to address concerns …
On June 24, 2024, the Government of Canada announced its intention to deliver a policy response to electric vehicle (EV) imports from China currently flooding global markets. The move was …
Speedy Summary On Monday the Court of Appeal handed down a half a million-dollar reminder of the principles of contractual construction (in Eng & Welsh law). It found that a …
Key Takeaways: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit vacated a key provision of the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing, finding the …
Introduction In a significant step toward enhancing consumer safeguards, the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), Thailand’s primary authority on consumer rights, has designated a range of vehicles as …
Since its launch in 2000, SHIP 2000 has become a widely used standard form shipbuilding contract, both in the Nordics and beyond. Over the past 25 years, however, the shipping …
A recent decision from a Finnish district court has cast light on the legal and operational challenges surrounding damage to submarine infrastructure, particularly in contested or sensitive maritime zones. The …
Court of Appeal considers scope of owner’s rights to repossess vessel following early termination of bareboat charter Songa Product and Chemical Tankers III AS -v- Kairos Shipping II LLC (Songa …
A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR CHALLENGING ARBITRATION AWARDS: FOUR LESSONS FROM A&N SEAWAYS AND PROJECTS LIMITED V ALLIANZ BULK CARRIERS DMCC [2025] EWHC 2126 (COMM) Arbitration challenges and appeals are rarely …
State of the Vehicle Market The tariff and trade outlook continues to pose challenges in global vehicle production and imports into the U.S. market. While the Fed Funds rate was …
How Can Car Manufacturers Prevent the Re-Export of Vehicles to Russia in Circumvention of Sanctions?
Introduction The European Union’s sanctions regime against Russia has fundamentally reshaped the automotive market. Since 2022, the direct export of certain vehicles and luxury cars to Russia has been prohibited. …
Delos Shipholding S.A. & others -v- Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty S.E. & others (WIN WIN) [2025] EWCA Civ 1019 The Court of Appeal has agreed with the Commercial Court …
Indonesia as the world’s largest archipelagic state holds a strategic maritime position. However, the commonly referred arbitration institute i.e., Badan Arbitrase Nasional (BANI Arbitration Center) lacks specialization in handling maritime …
Subrogation ensures insurers, after indemnifying an insured cargo owner, may exercise rights against liable third parties. In marine insurance, this doctrine safeguards fairness, prevents unjust enrichment, and supports efficient allocation …
In a significant step towards improving road safety, transparency, and user convenience, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a policy circular bearing reference no. 12.41/2025 dated September …
In 2003, Canadian National Railway (“CN”) characterized its acquisition of BC Rail Ltd. as the “best of both worlds” for BC shippers.[1] The deal saw CN effectively acquire most of …
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently convened a State Consultation Conference on September 3rd, 2025, in New Delhi to seek inputs from state governments and union territories …
Case Study Lessons from Zweite M/S “Philippa Schulte” Shipping GmbH v PSA Corp Ltd for Delay Experts
The Zweite M/S “Philippa Schulte” Shipping GmbH v PSA Corp Ltd [2012] SGHC 135 case highlights essential lessons for Delay Experts and Quantity Surveyors. The court’s review of expert witnesses …
Final policy decisions made by the UK Government this summer will, if enacted as law, lead to new emissions costs for vessels sailing to, from and between United Kingdom ports …
Key Takeaways The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a major case (Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC) that will determine whether freight brokers can be held liable under …
The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Shipping has issued on 27 August 2025 new Circular 22/2025 in relation to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, …
An Coimisiún Pleanála has published its decision to permit the long-awaited construction of the MetroLink project running from Swords in north Dublin to Charlemont in the city centre. A metro …
Burges Salmon was proud to sponsor and participate in the Quality Bus Conference 2025, where industry leaders gathered in Portsmouth to showcase solutions that not only improve bus services, but …
October 06, 2025, Mumbai : Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as legal counsel to Adani Road Transport Limited. Adani Road Transport Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, has …
Summary On September 26, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published an emergency interim final rule that significantly narrows the eligibility for non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) and …
On Sept. 23, 2025, Judge Mark Mastroianni of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a decision in Mulani v. Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc., dismissing all …
The Court of Appeal in The Alkyon has confirmed that the path to claiming damages for wrongful ship arrest remains exceptionally narrow. While acknowledging that the court has the discretionary …
It has been widely reported (e.g. here and here) that the French military boarded and seized control of an oil tanker reputed to to be part of the “shadow fleet”. …
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. Circuit) on Sept. 23, 2025, issued its decision in World Shipping Council (WSC) v. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC …
Motor carrier requirements for lawful qualified drivers are under review across the industry following a new FMCSA Interim Final Rule on CDL standards. Here are the key points our team …
First published in Nikkei The race to dominate automotive-related AI is reshaping the industry, but intellectual property strategies show different approaches. Toyota leads the field in patent holdings, with more …
The Brazilian National Agency for Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ) has launched Public Consultation SRG No. 01/2025 to address the procedures for market consultation regarding the availability of Brazilian vessels. The objective …
EU Charging Infrastructure The European Commission announced an initiative to speed up deployment of heavy-duty vehicle recharging infrastructure across key freight corridors. The initiative will start with the Scandinavian-Mediterranean and …
A traffic accident occurring several days before the Lunar New Year Holidays in Taiwan not only triggered society’s concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles, but also aroused debates on …
Clear drafting is critical, particularly where parties seek to contractually impose significant charges. Earlier this year, the English Admiralty Court delivered a striking decision which relates to a port’s ability …
With the US port fees on Chinese shipping becoming effective in about one month from now, we'd like to remind everyone what has been proposed, as from 14 October 2025: …
As fleet operators increasingly adopt road safety technologies to prevent accidents and save lives, they face a critical challenge: ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).This article explores …
On September 22, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a notice delaying by one year the upcoming implementation date for two recent updates to the agency’s New Car …
Recent research from Chalmers University of Technology has fundamentally challenged prevailing assumptions about micromobility safety. The study, analysing crash data from seven European cities, including Cambridge, Kettering, Liverpool and Northampton, …
Highlights Three months after implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention), its effects are becoming increasingly evident across …
Bi-directional charging is an emerging feature in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative technology allows EVs not only to receive power but also to distribute it, presenting a …
Following our recent piece on the introduction of European Train Control System on Australian rail networks, interoperability reporting requirements have recently been introduced in the Rail Safety National Law National …
On September 23, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals set aside part of the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) recent rule regulating demurrage and detention invoices. See Demurrage and Detention Billing …
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