Bills of Lading
Course
In (United Arab Emirates)
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Level
Intermediate
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Class hours
16h
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Duration
2 Days
Bills of Lading course delves into the critical significance of Bills of Lading in global trade and shipping operations. It is designed to equip various stakeholders, including shipowners, charterers, brokers, agents, lawyers, and bankers, with a thorough understanding of the complexities surrounding these essential documents.
Over two intensive days, participants will explore the intricacies of Bills of Lading, gaining insights into their functions and implications for shipping company-specific goods. The workshop covers a range of international regulations, including the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules, Hamburg Rules, Rotterdam Rules, UCP 500 & 600, and ISBP.
Through a blend of theoretical insights, engaging discussions, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, attendees will achieve the following key learning outcomes:
1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various types of Bills of Lading and the associated commercial, technical, and financial responsibilities of owners, carriers, and charterers.
2. Discuss the obligations and responsibilities of carriers, whether under charter or liner agreements, and identify who bears responsibility for specific aspects.
3. Explore the significance of international regulations such as the Hague, Hague-Visby, Hamburg, and Rotterdam Rules, while understanding their advantages and disadvantages.
4. Develop an appreciation for the pivotal role played by port agents, including their essential functions and obligations in the shipping industry.
About this course
What you will learn?
1) Understand the types of bill of lading and the commercial, technical, and financial obligations of owners, other carriers, and charterers
2) Discuss carriers’ charter or liner obligations and know who is responsible for what
3) Know the relevance of Hague / Hague-Visby / Hamburg / Rotterdam Rules and the advantages and disadvantages of each
4) Appreciate the role of port agents and their vital functions and obligations
Bills of Lading course is aimed at a diverse range of professionals involved in the intricacies of international trade and shipping.
1) Charterers including Importers, Exporters, and Traders
2) Ship Managers
3) Port and ship agents
4) Shipbrokers
5) Freight forwarders
6) Legal advisers
7) Government bodies and representatives
8) Bankers
Through a combination of theory, discussion, practical examples, and exercises, you will be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals involved in the careful creation and use of these crucial documents. It's a great opportunity to enhance your networking with participants from all over the world. Additionally, upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive an internationally recognized 16 CPD Credit IBH Certificate.
After you request information, the next steps typically involve our team reviewing your request and gathering the necessary details. We may reach out to you for any additional information required to fulfill your request effectively. Once we have all the necessary information, we will process your request promptly. This may involve providing you with the requested information, sending you relevant materials, or guiding you through the next steps in the process, depending on the nature of your request. Our goal is to ensure that you receive the information or assistance you need efficiently and effectively
You can register:
- online on our website (www.ibhouse.net)
- by email, please fill out the registration form in our brochure and mail it to office@ibhouse.net
- by phone, please call us at +44 7932 572866
We will send you the confirmation by email within 24 hours after your registration.
Yes. Any of our open professional excellence courses can be run in-house to meet your company’s specific needs.
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Subjects
- Bills of lading
- Governing contract of carriage
- The hague rules
- Rotterdam rules
- Hamburg rules
- International
- Global
- Shipping
Teachers and trainers (1)
Maritime Lecture
Maritime lecture
The course lecturer, with 45+ years of shipping and trading experience, is a fourth-generation shipping professional. He's a Baltic Exchange member since 1976, with roles as shipbroker, ship owner, gasoil futures broker, charterer, and commodities trader. He offers global maritime and commodities commercial claims consultancy and customized corporate training. Since 1994, he's been arbitrating maritime disputes. He's a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and a Visiting Professor at the IMO's World Maritime and Shanghai Maritime Universities
Course programme
Day 1
Introduction to Bills of Lading
- Commercial and legal functions of a B/L – as a receipt, document of title, transferable contract of carriage
- Common “labels” for B/L;
- Relationship between B/L and sale contract
Similar documents
- Waybills
- Delivery Orders
- Mate’s Receipts
- Electronic Title
The Hague, Hague-Visby, Hamburg and Rotterdam Rules
- Overview and their application
- Rights and Obligations of parties
- Paramount clauses
Enforcement of Bills of Lading – Practical Concerns
- Identifying the Contractual Carrier
- Identifying the party entitled to sue and be sued
- Identifying incorporated C/P terms
- Fraudulent Bs/L
Day 2
Common carriage responsibilities under Bills of Lading
- The “STARSIN”
- Letters of Indemnity
Bills of Lading – Issue and Corrections
- Procedures for Issuing B/L
- Switched B/L
- Problems created by error in B/L
- Correction or Substitution of a B/L
Letters of Credit
- UCP 500 v UCP 600
- INCOTERMS 2000 v 2010 v 2020
Which is the governing contract of carriage ?
- Liner Booking Note v Charter Party
- Effect of Charter Party terms on Bs/L
- Examples supplied by delegates for discussion
Bills of Lading