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  image credits: https://www.pexels.com/pt-br/foto/fotografia-aerea-de-um-navio-de-carga-e-barcos-com-etiquetas-3309498/ NEW CASE NOTE ALERT!  Court's decision in Hapag-Lloyd AG v (1) Skyros Maritime Corporation I am excited to share a fresh case note on DMC’s CaseNotes website. Today’s addition delves into the English Admiralty Court's decision in Hapag-Lloyd AG v (1) Skyros Maritime Corporation (2) Agios Minas Shipping Company (The “Skyros” and “Agios Minas”) . In this intriguing case, the High Court, when determining an appeal under s.69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, overturned two arbitration awards. These awards had granted the Owners of the vessels substantial damages for late redelivery from their time charters. However, the Court concluded that only nominal damages were due since the vessels were redelivered to new buyers under MOAs (Memorandum of Agreement) shortly before their redelivery.  As the Owners were committed to selling the vessels under the MOAs, t...

  creditos de imagem: paulo silvano imagens The Brazilian Grain Harvest and the Importance of Proper Soybean Shipment Procedures T he Brazilian grain harvest for the 2025 crop is expected to reach record levels. According to the Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (CONAB), the total production of cereals, legumes, and oilseeds is expected to reach 322.6 million tons , representing a 10.2% increase compared to the 2024 harvest. Soybean production is expected to be a standout, with predictions of reaching 160.2 million tons , surpassing the production recorded in 2023 and setting a new record. Corn production is also expected to increase significantly, with an estimated 115.9 million tons . Shipping soybeans is a complex operation that involves its own set of procedures. From entering export documents into the Siscomex system (Customs) to ensuring cargo storage and handling, everything must be carefully checked by technicians, surveyors, and other skilled stakeholders. Most complain...