A few years ago, this issue was already dealt with in our Newsletter about “THE PROBLEM OF CONTAINERS / GOODS SEIZED BY SPANISH AUTHORITIES”. The topic is in the limelight again. Custom Authorities in Spain are thoroughly controlling exports of vehicles and/or spare parts inside containers, especially to Africa. After Custom’s inspection, depending on cargo […]
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A GUIDE FOR TIME BAR IN SPANISH TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
This article sets out a practical guide of the different time bar terms in Spanish transport regulations for all parties involved in the logistics chain. We will focus on cargo claims against the carrier and carrier’s action to claim freight and other expenses. SHIPPING CARRIAGE: Domestic: International: Additionally, both for national and international carriages: INLAND […]
PRELIMINARY RULING ON JURISDICTION CLAUSE BY THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE
In 2014, the Spanish Shipping Act introduced new regulations hindering the validity of jurisdiction and arbitration clauses, which were acknowledged as abusive and detrimental. Article 468 demands individual and separate negotiation of the clause whilst article 251 provides that a third-party holder of a bill of lading is assigned in all the shipper’s rights and […]