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  • Special Cargo Policy

    A marine cargo policy issued to cover a specific shipment. A special policy may be issued when the shipper infrequently transports goods by water, or when the merchandise is so unusual or so valuable as to warrant a special policy. Frequent shippers customarily obtain an Open Policy (<a […]

  • Open Policy

    Marine insurance policy issued to cover various unspecified voyages over the life of the policy. An open policy is issued to a firm engaged in extensive shipping transactions, the details of which are probably unknown at the time the policy is issued; usually, the policyholder declares his […]

  • Cargo Insurance Certificate

    Cargo Insurance Certificate in International Trade Meaning of Cargo Insurance Certificate, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A document indicating the type and amount of insurance coverage in force on a particular shipment. Used to assure the consignee […]

  • Open Marine Cargo Insurance Policy

    Open Marine Cargo Insurance Policy in International Trade Meaning of Open Marine Cargo Insurance Policy, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type of insurance policy intended to cover an indefinite number of future individual shipments. The insurance […]

  • Dictionary of International Trade

    Dictionary of International Trade Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator) Contents The Dictionary of International Trade of Global Negotiator include, among others, the following terms and acronyms: Back haul Back letter Back order Back to back letter of credit Backhauling Bad faith BAF Bailee Bailment Balance of payments Balance of trade Bale Bank acceptance Bank…

  • Dictionary of International Trade

    Dictionary of International Trade Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator) Contents The Dictionary of International Trade of Global Negotiator include, among others, the following terms and acronyms: Back haul Back letter Back order Back to back letter of credit Backhauling Bad faith BAF Bailee Bailment Balance of payments Balance of trade Bale Bank acceptance Bank…

  • Insurance Certificate

    Insurance Certificate in International Trade Meaning of Insurance Certificate, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A document used so that coverage is provided to cover loss or damage to cargo while in transit when insurance is placed against an open marine […]

  • Maritime Law

    Introduction to Maritime Law Maritime Law, branch of law relating to commerce and navigation on the high seas and on other navigable waters. Specifically, the term refers to the body of customs, legislation, international treaties, and court decisions pertaining to ownership and operation […]

  • Neutrality

    Neutrality Definition Neutrality may be defined, in international law, as a legal status of a state that adheres to a policy of nonengagement during war. See more about the definition of neutrality here. Introduction The rules covering wartime relations between a neutral and a […]

  • Neutrality

    Neutrality Definition Neutrality may be defined, in international law, as a legal status of a state that adheres to a policy of nonengagement during war. See more about the definition of neutrality here. Introduction The rules covering wartime relations between a neutral and a […]

  • Pollution

    Legislation in the United States In 1969, a major fire erupted (in the United States). This time, with the help of news and magazine coverage, the fire prompted the nation to take immediate action against water pollution. The public response to this event helped create the Federal Water […]

  • Pollution

    Legislation in the United States In 1969, a major fire erupted (in the United States). This time, with the help of news and magazine coverage, the fire prompted the nation to take immediate action against water pollution. The public response to this event helped create the Federal Water […]

  • Choice of Jurisdiction

    Choice of Jurisdiction Introduction In the past, the courts of all nations have jealously guarded their jurisdictions and have looked unfavourably on clauses in contracts which called for suit elsewhere. In consequence, courts properly seized with a dispute, have usually refused motions calling for the stay of proceedings. Recently, however, motions for stay have been…

  • Choice of Jurisdiction

    Choice of Jurisdiction Introduction In the past, the courts of all nations have jealously guarded their jurisdictions and have looked unfavourably on clauses in contracts which called for suit elsewhere. In consequence, courts properly seized with a dispute, have usually refused motions calling for the stay of proceedings. Recently, however, motions for stay have been…

  • Counterterrorism Operations

    Policy and Procedures for Use of Force in Counterterrorism Operations in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Policy and Procedures for Use of Force in Counterterrorism Operations: As mentioned in President Obama's speech discussed in section A.1.a., in this […]