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  1. 1. Quest for Harmonization to Implement Electronic Bills of Lading: An International Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Kristoffer Koch; [2021-06-21]
    Keywords : Electronic bills of lading; Harmonization; International carriage of goods by sea; Maritime law; Shipping;

    Abstract : The lack of legislation on electronic bills of lading is an important existing lacuna in the prevailing legal regimes on the international carriage of goods by sea. The Hague/Hague-Visby Rules are increasingly becoming unable to take the modern realities of shipping into consideration and attempts at creating new conventions in this area of law have failed to gain widespread adherence. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lightweight elevator : A portable elevator capable of climbing rooftops

    University essay from KTH/Mekatronik

    Author : Tore Malmström; Carl Göransson; [2021]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; elevator; winch; Arduino; DCmotor; Hall sensor; H-bridge; Mekatronik; hiss; vinsch; Arduino; Likstr¨omsmotor; Hall sensor; H-brygga;

    Abstract : The purpose of this project is to design and construct a portable lightweight elevator for transportation of goods to rooftops. The elevator should be easy to transport, assemble and disassemble, it should also be useful at various heights and for a wide range of roof inclinations. READ MORE

  4. 3. What role will blockchain play within the maritime shipping industry in five years? - A study using scenario planning to identify indicators of future industry transformation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jenny Ytterström; Lisa Lenberg; [2019-07-09]
    Keywords : Maritime shipping; Blockchain; Scenario planning; Blockchain in maritime shipping; Scenario planning analysis; Scenario building;

    Abstract : The strong majority of the total carriage within global trade today is seaborne. Huge amounts of goods are handled and transported with maritime shipping everyday, making the industry one of the more prominent in terms of affecting the global economy. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Future of Carriage of Goods by Sea: A Legal Analysis of Electronic Bills of Lading

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Hanif Rajabi; [2019]
    Keywords : Law; Maritime Law; Transportation Law; International Private Law; Sjörätt; Transporträtt; Rotterdam; Bills of Lading; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The commercial carriage of goods by sea is a vital part of global trade. Considering how the planet is constructed, this is unlikely to change. While technological advances are constantly made, the maritime sector has been limited due to lack of a modern legal framework covering electronic transport records. READ MORE

  6. 5. Implementation of the Rotterdam Rules - Carrier’s obligations and liabilities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Karl Lindström; [2018]
    Keywords : International private law; sjörätt; Rotterdam; Law; Carrier; Shipper; Liability; Obligations; Swedish; Maritime; Code; Hague; Rules; Hague-Visby; Hamburg; Ratification; application; transporträtt; utrikeshandelsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The carrier has historically been strictly liable for all damage to the cargo carried, with the exception of acts of God and war. This changed during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s when the carriers began to limit their liabilities in the contract of carriage. READ MORE