<p>Bills of Lading form an essential part of the carriage of goods by sea and international trade. Their multi-functional nature, together with the large volume of case law and regulation, make the law in this field as complex is it is commercially vital. This bestselling book provides a detailed analysis of the law and practice applicable to bills of lading before, during and after shipment, helping today’s busy practitioner to quickly and easily find the information they need.</p><p></p><p>This book has been fully revised and updated with all of the major developments since its first edition, including:</p><ul><p></p><li>Reference to increasingly important Singapore and Far-Eastern decisions<p></p><p></p></li><li>An analysis of modern developments in seaworthiness, from vetting and approval clauses to the topical issues of vulnerability and piracy attacks<p></p><p></p></li><li>Detailed examination of misdelivery, fraudulent or forged bills of lading, and delivery without production of a bill of lading<p></p><p></p></li><li>Revised coverage of conflicts and procedural matters, including anti-suit injunctions, jurisdiction battles and the scope of arbitration<p></p><p></p></li><li>Reference to relevant European law relating to issues of jurisdiction and procedure<p></p><p></p></li><li>Comprehensive treatment of Switched bills, transhipment, house bills, deck carriage and container cargo<p></p><p></p></li><li>New material on the practical implications of electronic bills of lading<p></p></li></ul><p></p><p>This text continues to provide an indispensable reference for maritime practitioners and institutions worldwide.</p><p> </p>