INTRANSLAW Zagreb 2017: Current Issues in Debt Collection and Enforcement in Transport

Interesting topics in the field of transport law await us at the 2nd International Conference on Transport Law and Insurance Law – INTRANSLAW Zagreb 2017. The conference will be held from October 12 to 13, 2017, in Zagreb. There is an opportunity for scientific and professional discussion on the topic ‘Transport Law Towards the Future’ and numerous current issues related to this extensive and dynamic area of law.

The largest part of global trade is conducted through maritime transport, during which numerous unforeseen situations can occur – a ship carrying goods may collide with another ship, leading to shipwrecks for various reasons; cargo may fall overboard, stowage or securing of cargo may prove inadequate, and ships may also experience a so-called ‘blackout’, meaning they lose electrical power, which can cause perishable goods to spoil.

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In addition, freight charges, agency or management fees, and ship fuel bills may remain unpaid, and to settle all these claims, it is important to seek measures to secure potential claims and gather evidence regarding the cause and extent of the damage. The first step is, of course, always to attempt to resolve the dispute amicably, but in the event that such a resolution is not possible, it is often necessary to take steps towards forced debt collection, with the legal tools for achieving this goal varying from country to country.

Regulation Brussels I Introduced Important Changes

Some jurisdictions, such as the Netherlands, have specialized chambers, such as the Maritime Chamber of the Court in Rotterdam, with years of experience in all types of disputes related to transport and maritime affairs, and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which can be crucial in transport disputes.

Previously, these measures were only available if the ship was physically located in the state where the court is. However, the revised Regulation Brussels I (1215/2012) introduced an important change that allows for the enforcement of provisional measures throughout the European Union based on a simple proposal from one party in one of the member states.

In addition to this topic, the conference will discuss the securing of claims arising from financing the acquisition of ships, enforcement on ships and aircraft in the context of bankruptcy, securing financing for the purchase and leasing of aircraft in the Republic of Croatia in light of the provisions of the Cape Town Convention, and other current issues in this area.

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To participate in the conference as an attendee, registration is required by October 9, 2017, via the official website and filling out the form in the conference section. The conference is organized by the Croatian Society for Transport Law, the Faculty of Law in Zagreb, the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, and the Institute for International Transport Law from Rouen in collaboration with the Croatian Employers’ Association. The main sponsor is Croatia osiguranje d.d.