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After a long legislative process that began in March 2021, the new Arbitration Act has received Royal Assent. The 2025 Arbitration Act codifies established case law and introduces some practical improvements to the arbitration framework set by the 1996 Act. The Act will come into effect on a date determined by the Secretary of State, applying to arbitrations and related court proceedings from that point […]

This article provides a high-level analysis of the possible range of outcomes carriers and shippers alike might expect over the coming months as the market tries to anticipate and adapt to US President Donald Trump’s trade and international relations policies, as well as summarise developments to date. Since President Donald Trump assumed office on 20 January 2025, he has initiated a blitz of executive orders […]

MTBS, commissioned by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), has released a comprehensive report detailing the substantial infrastructure investments required for developing nations’ ports to achieve a fair and equitable energy transition. In summary, the report reached the following conclusions: MTBS explored the current state of port adaptation and decarbonization in regions such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya, and the Solomon Islands. These […]