Shipping Law
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the shipment of goods, maritime transport, and related commercial activities.
Shipping law regulates contracts of carriage by sea and the rights of cargo owners.
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Commentary
Shipping law is often used interchangeably with maritime law but primarily focuses on commercial shipping and carriage contracts rather than all maritime issues.
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