64. Shipping, Trade & Commodities Law | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW for Smooth operations | Gerson Gerth

In this episode, Gerson Behr provides invaluable insights into the intricacies of shipping, trade, and commodities law. Designed for charterers, buyers, and anyone involved in maritime transactions, this episode covers essential topics to help you navigate potential disputes and ensure smooth dealings.

Gerson has a wealth of experience advising commodity traders in grains, sugar, fertilizers, steel products, and oil by-products. He represents parties in maritime and trade arbitration at prestigious institutions such as the LMAA, ICC, GAFTA, FOSFA, and LCIA.

With over eight years as an in-house lawyer and risk manager for a major shipping company, combined with 25 years of representing parties in arbitration in London, Gerson brings unparalleled expertise to our discussion.

He advises shipowners, P&I Clubs, charterers, and various stakeholders in the maritime industry, handling the recovery of losses for marine insurance companies in cases involving maritime salvage, general average, particular average, and total loss.

Topics Covered:

- Main Concerns for Buyers and Sellers of Manufactured Goods Carried by Sea

- Tips for Charterers and Buyers to Avoid Disputes

- Understanding Demurrages and Laytime

- What are Carrying Charges?

- How to Assess Vessel Suitability for Your Cargo

- Precautions to Prevent Insect Infections in Dry Bulk Cargo

- Overview of Equasis Software for Vessel Information

- Identifying the Most Sensitive Commodities in Dry Bulk

- The Role of Commodities Traders and Ship Brokers

- A Comprehensive Overview of Incoterms

Tune in to gain expert knowledge and practical advice that will enhance your understanding of maritime law and improve your operational efficiency in the shipping industry.

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