Examination of the Obligations of the Shipper in Light of Iranian Law and the Rotterdam Rules 2008
Keywords:
maritime transport, Rotterdam Rules, shipper, shipper’s obligationsAbstract
The significant role of transportation in trade, the circulation of goods, and the distribution of wealth in the international arena has necessitated the establishment of uniform international laws and regulations. Among the most important conventions—and the most up-to-date development in this regard—is the Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea, known as the Rotterdam Rules (2008). One of the key issues in maritime transport is the obligations of the shipper toward the carrier. Unlike its predecessors, the Rotterdam Rules dedicate an entire chapter (Chapter 7) specifically to the shipper’s obligations and enumerate them in detail. The purpose of this article is to examine the obligations of the shipper toward the carrier, as well as the challenges arising from the breach of these obligations. Finally, based on the policy orientation of the Rotterdam Rules—which establish balanced and reciprocal obligations and liabilities for both parties to the contract of carriage—it is suggested that the Iranian legislature consider acceding to this convention. The research method adopted in this study is descriptive–analytical, and the data collection has been conducted through library-based sources.
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