#force-majeure
(5 articles)Strait of Hormuz: Force Majeure Threatens Global Supply Chains
Freshfields examines the force majeure and supply chain implications of potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy and commodity flows. The analysis highlig
Volcanic Ash Halts Indonesian Airports, Disrupts Airfreight
Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption has triggered a significant supply chain disruption across Indonesia's airfreight network, with nine airports forced to cease operations over the weekend due to volcanic
Hormuz Disruption Triggers Force Majeure Disputes in Shipping
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving an unprecedented surge in shipping disputes centered on the invocation and interpretation of force majeure clauses. This critical chokepoint, through wh
Force Majeure Clauses: Critical Dispute Driver in Asia
Force majeure clauses have emerged as a central point of contention in commercial disputes across Asia, reflecting the region's vulnerability to unpredictable disruptions and the critical importance o
Geopolitical Conflict: Critical Contractual Supply Chain Issues
International conflicts create multifaceted challenges for global supply chains that extend beyond physical disruption to include significant legal and contractual complexities. Organizations must rea