#maritime-law
(4 articles)Samsung Sues Wan Hai Over Pandemic Shipping Fee Dispute
Samsung has filed litigation against Wan Hai Lines, a major Asia-Pacific container carrier, challenging pandemic-related shipping surcharges imposed during the 2020-2022 supply chain crisis. This disp
OOCL Challenges Record $45M FMC Fine Over Jurisdiction
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has filed an appeal against a record $45 million fine imposed by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), mounting a dual-pronged legal challenge that targets bo
Shipping Giants Deploy 19th Century Rule to Reroute Cargo
Shipping companies are leveraging an obscure 19th-century maritime regulation to reroute cargo in response to current operational challenges, likely tied to regional disruptions, capacity constraints,
Iran Conflict Threatens Global Shipping Routes and Legal Risk
The escalating Iran-US tensions represent a significant geopolitical risk to global shipping and logistics operations, extending far beyond the Middle East. Shipping companies and supply chain profess