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    9 Jun, 2026
    The ‘Customary Quick Despatch’ (CQD) Mirage: The Illusion of Safe Harbours
    Chartering Knowledge, English Law, Maritime Law, Shipping Terms , , , , ,

    In international voyage chartering, the negotiation of laytime is often a brutal war of attrition. Charterers fight for maximum laydays to insulate themselves from port bottlenecks, while Shipowners push for tight, aggressive loading and discharging windows to maximize their vessel’s

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    19 May, 2026
    The Right of Lien on Cargo: The Ultimate Shipowner’s Shield Under English Law
    Chartering Knowledge, Dry Bulk Shipping, Drybulk, English Law, Maritime Law, Shipping Terms , , , , , , , ,

    In the fast-paced theatre of global dry bulk shipping, cash flow is the lifeblood of any operation. Contracts are built on trust, but they are secured by ironclad legal mechanisms. When a charterer or cargo interest decides to delay payments—whether

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