Coronavirus: Lawyers warn of shipping contract issues
The spread of the virus may cause potential contractual issues to arise that might complicate previously accepted principles. Shipping industry players with fixtures to and from Far East ports especially should keep abreast of the latest measures and actions being taken by governments and local and regional authorities
Singapore’s border ban on recent travellers to China and Hong Kong’s tightening of its borders with mainland China are cited as two key developments, while others may emerge quickly