“Black Sea Blues”

INTERLEGAL SHIPPING DIGEST Q2 2025

30 June, 2025

50

Black Sea Ports: Resistance and Post-War Development Plans

20 May, 2025

212

Ukrainian Maritime Trade in 2024 –2025: Operational Resilience Amid Ongoing War

226

The role of CMI in Marine Cyber Security and its implications on the insurance industry

13 May, 2025

49

The insurance implications of nuclear-powered vessel in the context of the IMO regulatory framework

18 April, 2025

126

Launching business in Turkey: a brief overview of everything foreign investors should know

14 April, 2025

51

Cyprus: Tax Benefits for Business and Personal Life

7 April, 2025

143

Who is a proper applicant under the claim on arrest: Charterer or Consignee?

24 March, 2025

63

The management of marine cyber risks within Italy’s insurance and reinsurance sectors

14 March, 2025

119

INTERLEGAL TRADE & ARBITRATION DIGEST

5 March, 2025

142

Marine sector provides food security for Ukraine

4 March, 2025

899

Contractual Estoppel as a tool for legal certainty in commercial relations

21 February, 2025

75

Navigating the Legal Waters of Yacht Transactions: Essential Tips to Avoid Costly Mistakes

17 February, 2025

123

Ship arrest and Decarbonization: is the 1952 Brussels Convention still actual?

10 February, 2025

128

Yacht registration under the Cyprus flag: advantages and conditions

23 January, 2025

65

SHIP ARRESTS – STRANGER THINGS IN UKRAINIAN

26 December, 2024

44

INTERLEGAL SHIPPING DIGEST Q4

20 December, 2024

78

How Interlegal helped the largest trader from Kazakhstan

2 December, 2024

48

New transfer pricing rules in Cyprus: global transparency and new challenges

13 November, 2024

183

Post-Event Release for the Seminar “Maritime Disputes in Ukraine: Court and Arbitration Perspectives”

29 October, 2024

76

Legal support for agricultural traders: an interview with a partner of a law firm

28 October, 2024

122

Battle in the Black Sea

27 August, 2024

75

The Hamburg case: Why the Antitrust Committee of Ukraine got concerned in the German port

24 August, 2024

69

Lien on cargo on board the vessel in Ukraine

3 August, 2024

80

Default by English law in commercial contract

2 August, 2024

61

Updated ship arrest procedure: new opinion on ship arrest in Odesa Region in the wartime

25 July, 2024

47

Investment insurance

1 July, 2024

49

Interlegal Shipping digest Q4 2023

8 January, 2024

56

What errors should be avoided while entering into CIF contracts?

15 December, 2023

119

Certificate is final as to quality…

13 December, 2023

42

18 months of war in Ukraine: how the shipping industry is faring

5 December, 2023

48

Vessel blocking at the Ukrainian sea ports

4 December, 2023

57

Disputes upon small demurrage: to apply to arbitration or not?

31 October, 2023

53

Rising to the challenges of war

20 October, 2023

49

Have you already fixed business processes of your company in Poland?

3 October, 2023

61

Interpreting a Force Majeure clause in the face of international sanctions – the case of Mur Shipping BV v RTI Ltd provides guidance

16 August, 2023

41

Business collaborations and partnership agreements in the wartime

3 August, 2023

44

New report of Paris MOU for 2022

5 July, 2023

54

What to do if the vessel arrives at destination port and freight is still unpaid?

4 July, 2023

57

Is the law governing of your arbitration agreement clear?

31 May, 2023

48

A million-cost inattentiveness

25 May, 2023

46

Price discount as per GAFTA 48 Extension Clause

15 May, 2023

696

Interlegal Shipping digest Q1 2023

24 April, 2023

54

Anticipatory breach: FAQ

17 April, 2023

46

Solutions for chartering business in Montenegro

27 March, 2023

39

Cargo loss – warehouse director’s liability

23 March, 2023

45

Bank Compliance: not so black as it is painted

6 March, 2023

41

Agency Agreement: what are the keystones?

24 February, 2023

45

It is your choice: Bill Of Lading or Sea Way Bill

23 February, 2023

54

Overview of Schemes Implemented to Attract Business Relocation to Cyprus

13 February, 2023

44

Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships

3 February, 2023

46

What should you do if your foreign counteragent fails to fulfill its obligations as per deal?

1 February, 2023

35

How to extend supply term under Gafta & Fosfa Rules

20 January, 2023

236

Interlegal Trade digest Q4 2022

16 January, 2023

42

Setting up and operating a joint venture in Ukraine

10 January, 2023

74

What should we do if Bill of Lading is lost?

16 December, 2022

47

FOSFA e-Seal for Certificates of Analysis

15 December, 2022

177

Interlegal Shipping digest Q4 2022

9 December, 2022

44

YACHT INSURANCE UNDER ENGLISH LAW

31 October, 2022

50

EBA: Regional Business Review. Key Challenges Odessa Entrepreneurs Facing in 2022

18 October, 2022

43

Blockade of the Ukrainian seaports: which problems shipping and trade faced

11 October, 2022

36

Legislation in Greece: what you need to consider

28 September, 2022

61

Interlegal Trade digest Q3 2022

22 September, 2022

40

Buying a yacht in storage

30 August, 2022

43

Smart Contracts: how the parties should defend themselves

29 August, 2022

43

CORPORATE NEWS: UKRAINE AND WORLD

18 August, 2022

152

Interlegal digest – SHIPPING

13 July, 2022

46

Paris Memorandum Report 2021

12 July, 2022

42

Why grain can’t get out of Ukraine

22 June, 2022

51

The Marshall Plan for Ukraine: open issues

23 May, 2022

56

Shipowner offshore company + flag for the vessel

2 May, 2022

55

Sea line carriers: operation in Ukraine from 24.02.2022

22 March, 2022

56

Ukrainian Legal Alert (17.02.2022)

17 February, 2022

37

Interlegal Quarterly Shipping Newsletter Q4, 2021

28 December, 2021

42

How banks will control foreign currency accounts of non-residents

22 October, 2021

33

Interlegal Quarterly Shipping Newsletter Q3

12 October, 2021

37

Soya beans: risks and loss prevention recommendations

7 October, 2021

46

How can a foreigner hire employees in Ukraine?

22 September, 2021

46

Ukraine Ports, Shipping & Transport News Bulletin_June_2021

2 July, 2021

45

From July 11 – disclosure of information on the ownership structure of Ukrainian legal entities

1 July, 2021

38

The Turkish Ministry of Transport has launched an initiative to enhance the Turkish commercial fleet!

29

Interlegal prevented obtaining the Client’s cargo by fraudsters

29 June, 2021

43

Interlegal Quarterly Shipping Newsletter

14 June, 2021

47

Cargo insurance under CIF contracts: what should the parties to pay attention to?

4 June, 2021

53

Port Dues in Ukraine: Next Step to Reform?

2 June, 2021

41

Recognition of foreign judicial & arbitration awards in Ukraine

1 June, 2021

40

Ukrainian grain market development: Lawyer’s opinion

20 May, 2021

44

Ukraine Ports, Shipping and Transport News Bulletin April 2021

5 May, 2021

38

Ever Given grounding: who is liable for carrier and forwarder delays?

29 April, 2021

44

New LMAA Terms and Procedures – Coming into effect on 1 May 2021

28 April, 2021

54

Probing Virgin Ground: Worries of international consultants in Ukraine

40

New inland water transport law adopted in Ukraine

27 April, 2021

50

Ukraine ports shipping news bulletin – march 2021

5 April, 2021

43

Once again, a maritime accident has come to the attention of the international community

31 March, 2021

39

Non-resident companies shall register with the Ukrainian tax authorities as payers of income tax

18 March, 2021

50

NEW RULES OF LONDON ARBITRATION

11 March, 2021

45

Transport, Shipping & Port News Bulletin by Interlegal

2 March, 2021

54

An EVER GIVEN … event: what’s next?

1 March, 2021

40

Welcome to the jungle or What should be watched out in Ukraine

12 February, 2021

52

Quarterly Shipping Newsletter by Interlegal – Q1-2021

5 February, 2021

37

Transport, Shipping & Port Bulletin by Interlegal

3 February, 2021

46

Ukrainian Ports, Shipping and Transport News Bulletin December 2020

11 January, 2021

43

November Transport, Shipping & Port News

4 December, 2020

49

A victim of fraud: how to avoid it?

23 November, 2020

50

QUALITY FINALITY AT THE LOADING PLACE: ENGLISH LAW APPROACH

19 November, 2020

48

October Transport, Shipping & Port News

4 November, 2020

47

Quarterly Shipping Newsletter by Interlegal – Q4-2020

2 November, 2020

41

Recourse and subrogation in Ukraine: what should be taken into account?

30 October, 2020

51

FOB delivery of goods without bearing risks

13 October, 2020

50

Recent updates in the “Safe Port” warranties treatment

30 July, 2020

54

BIMCO PUBLISHES COVID-19 CREW CHANGE CLAUSE

25 June, 2020

43

Ship arrest in Ukraine: new approaches

18 June, 2020

48

Foreign judicial awards: towards enforcement via recognition

15 June, 2020

46

Old Father Dnieper Waiting for His Ships

8 June, 2020

551

Crop receipts: Ukrainian experience

22 May, 2020

48

How to open permanent representative office in Ukraine: step-by-step guide

20 May, 2020

39

US and EU sanctions for vessel passing the Kerch Strait

7 May, 2020

40

Port-Landlord Pattern for Ukraine: to Become Real Lord of Land

17 April, 2020

41

Force majeure: analyze your documents free of charge

10 April, 2020

38

Collecting bunker debt – when urgency matters

7 April, 2020

42

COVID-19 Worldwide Update

1 April, 2020

41

Establishing business in Ukraine – key points

11 December, 2019

37

Share pledge in Ukraine

45

Injunctions Over the Right of Disposal of Ships

4 December, 2019

41

A comprehensive guide to business immigration to Ukraine

2 December, 2019

39

Due diligence of a company in Ukraine

25 November, 2019

42

Annotation on amendments to Turkish port regulations

13 November, 2019

33

Amendment of Ukrainian legislation relating to ballast waters inspection

17 September, 2019

38

Quality dispute: How proper negotiations allow to keep the contract and commercial relations

6 August, 2019

36

Opportunities in the Ukraine

10 July, 2019

39

Establishing business in Ukraine – key points

22 June, 2019

40

Endgame or a Path to Possibilities?

24 May, 2019

37

International Convention on Arrest of Ships Enters Into Force in Turkey

22 May, 2019

46

Transport, Shipping, Trade Web Course Video

24 April, 2019

43

Law of Ukraine on Concessions: Pros and Contras before Voting

8 April, 2019

41

Sanctions of Black Sea Region countries

28 February, 2019

40

LMAA arbitration notice clause

27 February, 2019

37

In the wake of Agroinvestgroup

24 February, 2019

47

Public Stevedoring Companies Olvia and Kherson Concession Pilot Project: how it came, how it did and what is now

27 January, 2019

40

Alert on Ukrainian martial law

30 November, 2018

45

Contractual clauses which should not be omitted

29 October, 2018

42

Amendments to GAFTA 48 & 49 standard forms

4 October, 2018

105

PROHIBITED Import/Export

6 September, 2018

42

Set on the right path

31 August, 2018

45

A step in the right direction

27 August, 2018

46

How to buy property in Cyprus as a non-resident

9 August, 2018

52

Is Russia an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction?

30 July, 2018

41

How to calculate foreign income tax correctly?

4 June, 2018

39

Some issues of the vessel arrest in Romania

7 May, 2018

42

How to defend yourself against actions of unfair shipowner under the Bareboat Charter

4 May, 2018

39

EUROPE’S HOTSPOT FOR PORT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

3 May, 2018

42

Ship arrest in Ukraine: updated regulations

26 April, 2018

48

Statistics of case consideration at the International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

17 April, 2018

40

Debt for ship repair: how to avoid problems?

4 April, 2018

46

Turkish authorities impose complete ban on Crimea traffic

16 March, 2018

48

Interview for the Project Cargo Weekly

22 February, 2018

40

Law on Privatization: what about sea ports?

2 February, 2018

50

F.A.Q.Shipping in Ukraine

25 January, 2018

47

How to buy floating dock at the state without loss?

11 January, 2018

36

How to save 194,000 USD and to gain friends?

47

General average shadows. How to refund costs: 13 years after the disaster.

43

Port dues in the framework of court proceedings

28 December, 2017

43

Container carriage risks in today maritime trade

23 November, 2017

49

The new Rules of the ICAC at the Ukrainian CCI: Overview of novelties

16 November, 2017

42

How much does the port service market cost? Calculation attempt No. 1

18 October, 2017

45

Mandatory insurance policy for vessels calling at Turkish ports

20 September, 2017

58

Turkish Parliament has ratified the International Convention on the Arrest of Ships 1999

12 September, 2017

41

The extension of time period for transit passage in Turkish straits

1 September, 2017

60

Black Sea practice newsletter, April-June 2017

5 August, 2017

43

Attachment of assets of non-residents during the enforcement of decisions and awards in Ukraine

13 July, 2017

32

Lease, concession and privatization of ports in Ukraine

23 June, 2017

43

The ICAC at the UCCI as one of qualified options of alternative disputes resolution

15 June, 2017

45

Maritime law in Ukraine

17 May, 2017

43

Notice of Readiness and Demurrage: Geographical Issues in the LMAA Arbitration Award

20 April, 2017

44

Direct claim against liability insurer: is it real in Ukraine?

17 April, 2017

45

Peculiarities of Ship arrest in some Black Sea jurisdictions

16 March, 2017

50

Automatic application of LMAA Small Claims Procedure: to apply or not to apply?

22 February, 2017

83

Check points при покупке яхты

14 February, 2017

40

Black Sea practice newsletter, October-December 2016

23 January, 2017

49

We’ll go another way. Tailor-made Voyage Charter for large metal product exporter

11 January, 2017

37

500 thousand USD for cargo deterioration

47

Caution: sanctions!

21 December, 2016

37

How to turn an arbitral award into recovery of damages: experience of successful recognition of the arbitral award in Georgia

28 November, 2016

43

Lease, concession and privatization of ports in Ukraine

25 November, 2016

48

Interview for “Yurudychna Gazeta”

31 October, 2016

40

Commercial Court Practice upon Ship Arrest in Ukraine

27 October, 2016

41

Newsletter, July-September

1 October, 2016

64

Legal and commercial aspects of ship repair activity

26 September, 2016

64

Interlegal LegalCare for the trader: calm in a few cents per ton of cargo

20 September, 2016

47

Trends in the Ukrainian maritime law service market

16 September, 2016

41

Newsletter, July-September

1 September, 2016

50

Ukrainian freight forwarder’s liability in international cargo transportation by road

29 August, 2016

44

Port privatization as strategic goal is a must

16 August, 2016

43

Enforcement of commercial (maritime) foreign arbitral awards in Ukraine

8 August, 2016

33

Enforcement of commercial (maritime) foreign arbitral awards in Ukraine

6 August, 2016

42

Cargo Shortage Fines – Turkey

1 August, 2016

37

Interim measures in the process of enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Ukraine

10 April, 2016

34

Occupation of the territory of Ukraine in focus of maritime law

4 April, 2016

41

Once again on freight forwarding in Ukraine

1 April, 2016

52

Lien as security of obligations in merchant shipping

24 February, 2016

48

The third is the charm! Large bulker fleet operator vs. Shipowner and P&I

11 January, 2016

46

The demurrage begins with…

52

How to succeed with a demurrage claim or “not to shot yourself in the foot”

9 December, 2015

35

What a Foreign Buyer Should Know about Export of Goods from Ukraine – Customs Clearance not Completed

19 October, 2015

47

How sea-going vessels are arrested in Ukraine without arrest: absurdist theatre

6 October, 2015

37

Sanctions & liability for Calling at Crimean ports: update – August 2015

17 September, 2015

41

International Forum on Seafarers Education, Training and Crewing

10 September, 2015

145

Jurisdictions of Black Sea countries: crisis aggravates

23 August, 2015

47

Carriers’ and forwarders’ responsibility. Why you should keep an eye on it in Ukrainian business realia?

17 August, 2015

35

Sanctions & liability for Calling at Crimean ports: update

17 July, 2015

31

Force-Majeure: practical legal consequences

25 June, 2015

43

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement -chase has started

23 March, 2015

34

Setoff of Mutual Claims in Arbitration Proceedings

26 February, 2015

57

Everything you say may be used against you, or what does the term «Without prejudice» mean

25 February, 2015

42

Force-Majeure: Legislative Novelties in Ukraine

23 February, 2015

45

Maritime Law

10 February, 2015

61

Customs Valuation of Goods Imported to Ukraine: Practical & Legal Issues

1 December, 2014

53

The Problems and perspectives of the salvage on the Danube River

26 November, 2014

42

Ukrainе – EU Association Agreement – in focus Trade, Maritime and Customs

24 November, 2014

46

Wrong Arbitration Clause Can Bring in Winning Award Lie Waste

7 November, 2014

52

Force majeure with regard to service providers’ liability (Ukrainian practice)

4 November, 2014

45

Crimean Ports: Now and After

30 September, 2014

40

International Commercial Arbitration and Maritime Arbitration in Ukraine in 2013

8 September, 2014

42

Arrest of vessels in Black sea countries

7 September, 2014

41

General view on service providers’ liability in Ukraine

2 September, 2014

47

Crimean Ports: Possible Solutions

1 July, 2014

50

Property rights to be protected in Crimea: how and when?

30 June, 2014

57

Maritime law in Ukraine

43

Ports in disputed Crimea could lose cargo to their Kiev-loyal rivals

20 May, 2014

50

International Commercial Arbitration and Maritime Arbitration in Ukraine in 2013

15 May, 2014

43

CRIMEA AND MARITIME SECTOR: STORY TO BE CONTINUED

12 May, 2014

44

Maritime arbitration: why mainly London?

29 April, 2014

49

Changing shape of eastern Europe

25 April, 2014

56

P&I Tips

24 April, 2014

68

Crimean Kaleidoscope (Recent business & legal developments)

4 April, 2014

88

“Nationalization” and other “legal” developments in Crimea

26 March, 2014

60

And Ships of Every Flag Shall Come?

17 March, 2014

47

Possessory lien on cargo in the Black Sea: how to do it in Ukraine

14 March, 2014

54

Ukraine strives to control transshipment in Kerch Strait

12 February, 2014

104

Non-conformity of the data about cargos on board of the sea-going vessel and master’s responsibility

29 January, 2014

31

New Procedure on Taking Security Measures

28 January, 2014

41

Winter does not come suddenly: maritime industry should be prepared

18 December, 2013

48

M/V “LACONIC” was arrested in the port of Illyichevsk because of collision

13 December, 2013

46

Registration of shipping lines: same course, new lines

4 December, 2013

54

Sudden Winter

30 November, 2013

57

Tips on enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against state-owned companies in Ukraine

27 November, 2013

59

Ballast mayhem in Ukrainian ports: end of an era?

42

Liens on cargo: the nuances of Ukrainian law

20 November, 2013

46

PORT DUES AND TARRIFFS IN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

13 November, 2013

62

Forwarder’s Liability for Cargo Loss and its Insurance in Ukraine – Part II

6 November, 2013

32

UKRAINE: Tips for enforcement of arbitral awards in maritime disputes

31 October, 2013

45

Forwarder’s Liability for Cargo Loss and its Insurance in Ukraine PART 1

29 October, 2013

51

Vessel arrest and detention in Georgia. Part 3

25 September, 2013

50

ACCORDING TO ARBITRATION – UNTIL YOU PAY YOU ARE NOT IN DISPUTE

20 September, 2013

48

Vessel arrest and detention in Georgia. Part 2

18 September, 2013

52

Shipowner beware: undeclared ship stores

11 September, 2013

42

Vessel arrest and detention in Georgia. Part 1

4 September, 2013

40

Detention of ships and cargo by port authorities

21 August, 2013

44

Open international registry on the horizon

31 July, 2013

39

Out-of-gauge adventures

26 July, 2013

52

Port industry reawakens with Law on Sea Ports

17 July, 2013

48

Port Development Reform in Ukraine

1 July, 2013

43

Seven Countries, Seven Sets of Rules

27 June, 2013

41

Ukrainian shipbuilding: awaiting a renaissance

5 June, 2013

37

Freight-forwarder liability at a glance

29 May, 2013

131

Enforcement of foreign court interim decisions in Ukraine not so simple

8 May, 2013

100

Arrest of ships: complexity remains

17 April, 2013

63

REFORMING UKRAINE: New law privatizes ports

16 April, 2013

42

Maritime & intermodal development in Ukraine: A real reform

10 April, 2013

41

Is Ukraine becoming friendly jurisdiction?

8 February, 2013

42

Costa Concordia: the last cruise

11 January, 2013

45

Up to date Global Challenges

18 December, 2012

49

Shiparrested practical guide

4 December, 2012

46

Sea ports оf Ukraine are to be: in concession.

26 November, 2012

42

Arbitration Watch Gafta case

20 November, 2012

46

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments & Arbitration Awards in Ukraine

8 November, 2012

92

MARINE INSURANCE AND LEGAL PRACTICE

6 November, 2012

45

1st Black Sea Port&Shipping

29 October, 2012

72

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments & Arbitration Awards in Ukraine

25 October, 2012

46

Pirates of the Ukrainian Sea

28 September, 2012

50

If at first you don’t succeed…

10 September, 2012

41

Ukraine paves the way for privatization

26 June, 2012

72

Law on Sea Ports of Ukraine: First Impressions

113

Ukraine: ILO Announces Lists of Licenses and Permits Needed for Dredging Works

19 June, 2012

48

Forwarder’s Liability as a Consignee under Bill of Lading – a Ukrainian Perspective

16 February, 2012

164

Vision before strategy

28 November, 2011

36

Legal life in… Ukraine

5 September, 2011

88

Ukraine: ILO Announces Lists of Licenses and Permits Needed for Dredging Works

18 May, 2011

53

Defective Arbitration Clause, Invalidity of Arbitration Agreement and Award.

11 April, 2011

37

Dredging in Ukraine: licenses and permits

8 April, 2011

37

Shipowner’s Risks in Ukrainian Ports

25 March, 2011

43

Tips for modern Ukrainian shipping

13 January, 2011

42

Forwarder as a Carrier and Professional Agent

16 November, 2010

35

Ukraine Changes Some Rules Regulating Labour Relations with Foreign Element

26 July, 2010

37

Black sea blues

14 June, 2010

37

Investments in ports of Ukraine

33

Milestones of Corporate Governance in Ukraine

15 February, 2010

42

Property rights of a man and a woman living together without marriage registration

10 February, 2010

45

Property rights of a man and a woman living together without marriage registration

45

Rotterdam Rules and Combined Service

18 November, 2009

56

Ukrainian plots thicken

14 October, 2009

38

Getting the deal through: shipping (2009)

2 September, 2009

37

IBA Real Estate newsletter

10 July, 2009

31

Registration of title to land in Ukraine

18 June, 2009

35

Investment into Ukrainian ports: back to the future

5 June, 2009

35

Nota bene: amendments to land transactions in Ukraine

2 February, 2009

38

Use of the FCR in Ukraine

9 October, 2008

34

The procedure and peculiarities of Director’s dismissal in Ukraine

20 August, 2008

44

Real estate for foreigners in Ukraine – legal alerts

29 July, 2008

40

Public-private partnership opportunities in Ukraine

12 July, 2008

66

Is PPP viable under Ukrainian law

3 July, 2008

35

Choose Correctly The Name For Your Company And Get Success

24 March, 2008

41

Appraisal of property in Ukraine

3 July, 2007

165

Investing in Ukraine via Cyprus

8 May, 2007

42

Navigating the Ukraine. Court system.

2 March, 2007

44

Real estate contract for purchase and sale in Ukraine

16 February, 2007

41

Notes related to mortgage relations in Ukraine

36

Mortgage agreement in Ukraine

31

Real estate lease contract in Ukraine

39

Business in Ukraine (general information)

42

Investment contract in Ukraine

41

Litigation in Ukraine

15 February, 2007

35

Court system in Ukraine

36

Property rights and duties of spouses in Ukraine

41

Establishing a company in Ukraine

49

Marriage contract in Ukraine

36

Land lease in Ukraine

37

Real estate in Ukraine (general issues)

21 December, 2004

46

Flying the Moldovian flag

22 July, 2004

55