Carriage of goods by sea

Carriage of goods by sea is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 17 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Carriage of goods by sea, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Haridass Ho & Partners25.00% success rate4 cases23.5% of area
Gurbani & Co.50.00% success rate4 cases23.5% of area
Rajah & Tann33.33% success rate3 cases17.6% of area
Allen & Gledhill100.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Ang & Partners0.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Joseph Tan Jude Benny0.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Helmsman LLC0.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area
August Law Corporation0.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area
Gurbani & Co LLC0.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area
Stoa Law Corporation0.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Carriage of goods by sea, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
R Govintharasah60.00% success rate3 cases17.6% of area
Richard Kuek25.00% success rate3 cases17.6% of area
Tan Hui Tsing50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Amirul Hairi50.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Bazul Ashhab bin Abdul Kader0.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Minn Naing Oo25.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Thomas Tan0.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Lim Tean25.00% success rate2 cases11.8% of area
Toh Kian Sing0.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area
Liew Teck Huat100.00% success rate1 cases5.9% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 17 most recent judgments out of 17 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Meck Petroleum DMCC v Owner of VICTOR 1: Admiralty Claim & Demise Charter After Judicial SaleGeneral Division of the High Court27 Jun 2024
Appeals dismissed save for Meck and Ceto’s appeals against the Assistant Registrar’s costs orders, which were allowed in part.
2Marchand Navigation v Olam Global Agri & Sinco Shipping: Lien over Sub-Freights & Arbitration StayGeneral Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore28 Nov 2023
Marchand was entitled to exercise its lien pursuant to Clause 18 of the Charterparty dated 29 April 2022 in respect of the US$190,112 owed by Olam to Sinco.
3Toptip v Mercuria: Voyage Charterparties & Contract Formation DisputeCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore22 Nov 2017
Appeal Allowed
4Paragon Shipping v Freight Connect: Charter Party Dispute over Cargo Transport from China to SingaporeHigh Court25 Aug 2014
Judgment for the plaintiff; defendant's counterclaim dismissed.
5Belbana N.V. v APL Co Pte Ltd: Forum Election, Lis Alibi Pendens & Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause in Shipping ContractHigh Court14 Aug 2014
SUM 1620 was dismissed. SUM 2325 was allowed with amendments to stay the Singapore proceedings if the Plaintiff elects to pursue its claim in Belgium.
6PT Soonlee v Synergy Shipping: Unseaworthy Barge & Liability for Lost CargoHigh Court26 Jul 2007
Judgment for Plaintiff, liability limited to £30,000; Third party to indemnify Defendant.
7Shun Da Marine v Pacific Inter-Link: Voyage Charter, Epoxy Coating, CargoworthinessCourt of Appeal26 Mar 2007
Appeal Dismissed
8Uni-Fruitveg Suppliers v Hyundai Fortune: Stay of Action & Choice of JurisdictionHigh Court29 Feb 2004
Appeal Allowed
9Pan United Shipping v Cendrawasih Shipping: Liability for Lost Cargo & Demise CharterHigh Court22 Feb 2004
Judgment for Plaintiff
10Sunlight Mercantile v Ever Lucky Shipping: General Average & SeaworthinessCourt of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore20 Nov 2003
Appeal Allowed
11Sin Heng Long Metal v An Ji Jiang: Voyage Charterparty Dispute over Vessel Inspection and Contract TerminationHigh Court28 Sep 2003
Plaintiffs' claim dismissed; rectification of the fixture note granted to the defendants.
12Ever Lucky Shipping v Sunlight Mercantile: General Average Contribution & Seaworthiness Under Hague RulesHigh Court14 Apr 2003
Judgment for the defendants in part; shipowners entitled to recover general average contribution only from deck cargo.
13Elan Impex v Daewoo: Wrongful Termination, Service Out of Jurisdiction, and Forum Non ConveniensHigh Court07 Feb 2003
Action against the first defendant and fourth defendant struck out; orders giving leave to serve outside jurisdiction set aside; interim injunctions discharged; claim against the third defendant and the Mareva injunction against him stayed.
14Faith Maritime v Feoso: Demurrage, Bills of Lading & Cargo Conversion DisputeHigh Court30 Sep 2002
Judgment for Plaintiff
15Glencore International AG v Stanley Shipping Ltd: Bills of Lading, Cargo Loss, and ConversionHigh Court04 Apr 2002
Judgment for the plaintiffs in these three actions for the cargoes which were not discharged or not fully discharged with costs, with damages to be assessed by the Registrar.
16AS Nordlandsbanken v Nederkoorn: Guarantee, Time Charterparty Breach & Damages AssessmentHigh Court13 Dec 2000
Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs for $650,928.35.
17Epic: Wrongful Detention of Cargo & Shipowner's Lien DisputeCourt of Appeal26 Jun 2000
Appeal dismissed.