Droit maritime

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 The insurer covers damage to the goods caused by any peril of the

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 Container demurrage and detention charges invoiced by the carrier are, in principle, part

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 A winter storage or laying-up contract is a deposit, often combined with handling

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 The sea carrier is liable for loss of and damage to the vehicle

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 The Commercial Code applies the rules governing carriers to removal firms whenever the

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 A sea waybill is not negotiable: the goods are delivered to the named

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 Under a bareboat charter, the owner delivers a seaworthy ship (Transport Code, Art.

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 Claims against the sea carrier are time-barred after one year; the period may

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 Article L. 5422-3 of the Transport Code, as amended by Law no. 2024-537

In brief · updated 4 October 2026 Time-charter hire is payable monthly in advance (Transport Code, Art. R. 5423-15). If