Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources

Cargo Handling, Domestic Shipping, International Shipping 26-Nov-2021

After 45 years, a Philippine shipping line goes international!

We can all use a bit of good news at this time. First, some context. Since the pandemic started, there has been a scarcity of cargo container vans and international shipping lines calling on Philippine ports. This has caused our exporters to default on their delivery schedules. The default, in turn, caused their customers to withhold payments triggering cashflow problems…

Maritime Law 24-Jan-2020

South Korea’s Fisheries Laws Improve, but Vigilance Is Needed

South Korea’s revision of its Distant Water Fisheries Development Act is crucial progress in tackling illegal fishing, as it allows deterrent sanctions to be applied quickly and efficiently, say a group of international and Korean NGOs. However, they also raise concerns about the new head of a key agency that certifies seafood legality. The official was in post when serious…