Effective May 1, 2026, the revised China Maritime Law introduces sweeping changes that redefine liability for the global shipping community. This workshop provides a critical deep-dive into how these revisions override traditional contract norms and reshape operational risks.
Workshop Highlights
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Traditional vs. New Norms: Liability under FOB/CIF and how the 2026 law overrides INCOTERMS.
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Abandoned Cargo Risks: Why booking agents and NVOCCs are now fully liable for all costs (not the consignee) for uncollected shipments.
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Contractual Definitions: Clearer definitions of ”Carrier” and ”Contractual Shipper” under the new regime.
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Global Comparison: Liability limits / timebarunder the new ChinaMaritimelaw vs. Hague-Visby and Hamburg Rules.
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Risk Transfer: Practical methods to protect your business by inserting extra clauses in standard trading conditions.
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Unified Rules: Understanding the unification of Domestic and International Carriage Rules.
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how to deal between China new maritime law and applicable foreign law stipulated in bill of lading