Interlegal announced an exclusive live session on Bills of Lading, hosted by one of the most respected authorities in global shipping and maritime law: Jeffrey Blum, FICS FCIArb. This live-only, off-the-record expert session will take place on June 12 via Zoom.
With more than 50 years of hands-on experience in arbitration, chartering, shipping operations, and maritime education, Mr. Blum brings unmatched insights into the practical risks, legal challenges, and operational intricacies of Bills of Lading, particularly in the context of commodity trade and port logistics.
This is not a typical webinar — there will be no recording, no presentation materials, and no replay. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to ask questions directly and gain firsthand knowledge from a true industry veteran.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Participants will explore:
- The different types of bills of lading and the associated commercial, technical, and financial obligations
- The responsibilities of carriers, owners, charterers, and third parties
- The relevance and differences among Hague, Hague-Visby, Hamburg, and Rotterdam Rules
- The legal nuances and common pitfalls in charter and liner operations
- The roles and liabilities of all engaged parties
- A live Q&A opportunity with Jeffrey Blum
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This session is tailored for professionals in maritime logistics and commodity trade, including:
- Shipowners and charterers (importers/exporters)
- Ship managers and operators
- Port agents and freight forwarders
- Legal advisers and maritime consultants
- Shipbrokers across the Black Sea region and beyond
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Jeffrey Blum, FICS FCIArb, is a fourth-generation shipping professional and member of the Baltic Exchange since 1976. He is the founder of Interlink International Trading (UK) Ltd and Maritime Education & Training Ltd, and a long-time maritime arbitrator, consultant, lecturer, and published author. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).
Blum has served on multiple committees of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and lectures annually at the World Maritime University and Shanghai Maritime University, among many other institutions worldwide.
Please Note
- Live participation only – no replays, no transcripts
- No presentation materials will be distributed
- Registration is required
Date: June 12
Platform: Zoom
Click here to register