A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROVISIONS OF VOLUME CONTRACT UNDER ROTTERDAM RULES

Abstract

Volume contract as a new regime was introduced into the Rotterdam Rules by the proposal of the U.S. Delegation, which has pros and cons in terms of its inclusion. We shall admit that, since the early form of service contract has been successfully applied in the transportation trade in the U.S., this regime indeed has its vitality. The author hereunder focuses on the inclusion of volume contract in the Rotterdam Rules, and introduces the history of the advent of service contract in the U.S. and then the advantages of the service contract of its application. Furthermore, the author analyzes the relevant provisions regarding volume contract in the Rotterdam Rules, as well as some critiques with respect to the concept of volume contract and provisions accordingly in the rules.

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