DCW Monthly: September 2026
This month's content returns to a question the rules answer clearly and the courts sometimes do not: who
Original Bills of Lading
8 articles
DCW Updates
Digital Trade Forum Advances the New Reality
Talk of a trade’s digital transformation is in the air, but ICC UAE convened a focused stakeholder forum to
DCW Articles
Three Originals, One Misunderstanding
Every bill of lading is issued three times over. Nobody needs 3, the rules don’t insist on 3, and change is coming on 3 September!
DCW Litigation Digest
Evergrowing Bank Co., Ltd. v. Sambu Shipping Co., Ltd.
Case from China's Jiangsu High People’s Court involving issuing bank suing carrier for compensation for carrier’s release of cargo against applicant’s letter of indemnity in lieu of original bill of lading contains important lessons for banks.
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Affirms Judgment in Misdelivery Case
Further to a case previously analyzed in DCW, a Singapore Court of Appeal has affirmed the decision in The “Maersk
DCW Updates
If Requested Copies are not Presented, is It a Discrepancy?
LCs calling for copies and photocopies. Does it make a difference if copies are called for by the applicant compared
DCW Articles
Causation in Misdelivery Cases: The “Maersk Katalin”
With the causation defence being increasingly engaged in misdelivery cases, there is a great deal for banks and shipowners to learn from The “Maersk Katalin” case.
DCW Updates
Charter Party Bills of Lading: Know the Risk Mitigants
Most specialists in the trade finance industry are well aware of multiple court cases in recent years – many from Singapore
DCW Conference Report
February 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting: Executive Summary
The ICC Banking Commission returned to Dubai, UAE, for its 2025 Annual Meeting on 17 February. The one-day event was organized by ICC UAE and hosted by Dubai Chambers. In addition to those participating in-person, others attended virtually.