W. I. RADCLIFFE STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD., AND ANOTHER v. EXPORTHLEB.

(1939) 64 Ll L Rep 250

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Singleton.

Charter-party-Shifting from one berth to another-Cost-Chartered vessel loaded at Theodosia for London-"(1) Shifting from one berth to another shall not be considered as a further place of loading. Charterers have the option of loading and discharging at two safe berths in one port without extra charge and time for shifting not to count. Further shiftings to be for charterers' account and time for shifting to count. (21) The cargo to be delivered according to the custom of the port, at such wharf, dock, or other safe place (always afloat) as charterers or their agents may direct on steamer's arrival"-Vessel ordered by charterers to discharge first at wharf in Millwall Dock and then at wharves in Victoria Dock-Liability for cost of shifting from Millwall Dock to Victoria Dock - Whether falling upon shipowners or charterers-Both docks geographically and commercially within port of London-Arbitration-Award that cost fell upon shipowners-Case stated.