Original scientific paper

Article 47(2) of the Rotterdam Rules: Solution of old problems or a new confusion?

Časlav Pejović ; Faculty of Law, Kyushu University, Japan

Abstract

The Rotterdam Rules, adopted by UNCITRAL in 2008, address a number of issues
that have not been regulated by previous international conventions, such as the delivery
of goods and the right of control. The ambitious and innovative approach of the Rotterdam
Rules has attracted much international debate. This article aims at contributing to this
debate by discussing the provisions related to the delivery of goods. The main focus is on
Article 47(2), one of the most controversial provisions of the Rules. The article analyses in
detail this legislative provision, its rationale and possible impact on the law governing the
carriage of goods and international sales law.

Keywords

international conventions; carriage of goods by sea; transport documents; negotiable documents; delivery of goods

Hrčak ID:

116702

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/116702

Publication date:

10.12.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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