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: 1 year for cargo claims (loss, damages or delay) […]
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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 […]