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Practical analysis on ship arrest and maritime law in Egypt — written from the Suez Canal.
When Container Charges Become a Tax Issue in Egyptian Ports
Terminal handling charges and other port-related services can shift from routine operational costs into complex tax questions — especially for foreign shipping companies operating in Egypt.
Read articleEver Given: Six Days That Stopped World Trade — A Suez Vantage Point
On 23 March 2021, a single grounded container ship sealed one of the world’s busiest trade arteries. We were on the ground in Suez when it happened — and for the hundreds of vessels trapped behind it, the real legal work was only beginning.
Read articleMarine Pollution Liability in Egypt: What Shipowners and Fisheries Face
Egyptian waters carry heavy vessel traffic past sensitive fisheries and lakes. When a spill happens, liability runs in more than one direction — and speed of response often decides the outcome.
Read articleMarine Insurance Claims in Egypt: The Sequence That Decides the Outcome
A cargo shipment worth millions can sit delayed for weeks over one disputed insurance clause — and most of that delay is avoidable.
Read articleBills of Lading in Egypt: What the Document Actually Controls
A bill of lading is receipt, contract and title document at once — and in a cargo dispute, which role it is playing at that moment often decides the case.
Read articleGeneral Average: When Everyone on Board Shares the Loss
When a vessel’s master sacrifices cargo or incurs extraordinary expense to save the voyage, the cost is shared by everyone who benefited — a centuries-old principle that still governs major incidents today.
Read articleShip Arrest in Egypt: A Practical Guide
What it takes to arrest a vessel in Egyptian ports — the legal basis, the documents, and why hours matter.
Read articleSister-Ship Arrest under Egyptian Law
When the debtor’s vessel is out of reach, Egyptian law may allow you to arrest her sister — if you can prove common ownership.
Read articleReleasing an Arrested Vessel: Guarantees and Alternatives
For owners, every day under arrest costs money. The routes to release — and how to choose between them.
Read articleUnpaid Bunkers: Arresting for Marine Fuel Claims in Egypt
Bunker suppliers are among the most frequent arrest claimants in Egyptian ports. How to convert an unpaid invoice into security.
Read articleP&I Club Letters of Undertaking, Bank Guarantees and Counter-Security in Egyptian Ship Arrest
How Egyptian courts treat P&I Club Letters of Undertaking, bank guarantees, and counter-security in ship arrest and release proceedings.
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