This is the definitive textbook on this important area of international trade law and is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Written by an expert in the field, it provides an in-depth and critical survey of all aspects of the law relating to carriage of goods by sea.

The new edition of this well established text continues to provide a comprehensive and critical study of the principles of law governing the carriage of goods by sea. While concentrating mainly on an exposition of the law relating to charterparties and bills of lading, coverage is also devoted to the

Ever-increasing numbers of dangerous goods are carried by sea today. Worldwide concern with the risk posed by this increased frequency has led to the adoption of international technical standards to promote maritime safety and the insertion of special provisions in the carriage contracts. Moreover, growing environmental awareness and concern with

This book gives an up-to-date overview of the law of the carriage of goods by sea. The case law is presented under seperate headings, the cases are listed alphabetically and the book is indexed. Examples of standard forms of contract are included and full consideration is given to the Carriage

Written by a combination of top academics, industry experts and leading practitioners, this book offers a detailed insight into both unimodal and multimodal carriage of goods. It provides a comprehensive and thoroughly practical guide to the issues that matter today on what is a very complex area of law. From