Lloyd's Shipping & Trade Law

In its recent action against China in maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors,1 the US sought to implement an extensive set of measures under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that go beyond traditional trade remedies.2 These include imposing additional port fees on Chinese-linked ships, and imposing restrictions on Chinese maritime data and logistics platforms, alongside other measures aimed at reinforcing US maritime capacity and industrial competitiveness.3

Rights of bill of lading holders and damages caused by misdelivery

Marine war risks reinsurance