Contracts between vessel owners and charterers concerning the water transportation of goods are technically known in admiralty law as "contracts of affreightment". The charterer agrees to pay a ...

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BEIJING -- China's top legislature on Tuesday passed the country's newly revised Maritime Law, which will take effect on May 1, 2026. The revised law was approved at the 18th session of the 14th ...