MVV ENVIRONMENT DEVONPORT LTD v NTO SHIPPING GMBH & CO KG (THE “NORTRADER”)

[2021] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 17

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before His Honour Judge Pelling QC, Sitting as a Judge of the High Court

Arbitration – Jurisdiction – Carrier bringing arbitration proceedings against shipper named in bill of lading on basis of incorporated arbitration clause – Whether named shipper was party to contract of carriage – Whether arbitration tribunal had jurisdiction.