They tried to cheat me. A competitor. Someone I’d known for years in the shipping trade. When they thought I wasn’t looking, they started spreading lies about my services, undercutting my rates to steal my clients, and telling my suppliers I was going out of business. I watched good customers slip away because of dirty […]

Don’t be taken for a ride. That’s what happened to me. Year after year, running a water transport company in the States, watching competitors try to skate free after destroying cargo. Watching big carriers hide behind fine print and deny legitimate claims. I’ve learned the hard way: the law is on your side if you […]

As a maritime lawyer with over ten years of experience, I have navigated the intricate legal dynamics of maritime disputes. My fascination with ships and the law has driven my professional journey, emphasizing the importance of effective dispute resolution mechanisms. Arbitration stands out as a pivotal process in the maritime sector, offering a pathway to […]

Arbitration is a process in which a neutral third party, called an arbitrator, is appointed to resolve a dispute between two or more parties. Arbitration is often used to resolve maritime disputes, which are disputes that arise from the shipping industry.

Listen. The bill of lading is a contract. It’s the most important piece of paper in your shipping transaction. Carriers know this. They write it. They control it. And they pack it full of clauses designed to shift liability away from them and onto you. I’ve signed thousands of bills of lading. I’ve learned the […]