Uniformity of transport law through international regimes

It is often said that trade is the lifeblood of a nation. Global trade islargely seaborne; as such, maritime transportation is invariably thedominant medium through which trade is conducted worldwide. How-ever, other modalities, including rail, road and air, are also important andsometimes are inextricably linked to sea transportation. At any rate, tofacilitate the smooth delivery of goods across the globe, a legal frame-work for transport law is essential; and uniformity in this commercialarena can only be achieved through the effectuation of internationalregimes. This is the proposition put forward by Dr Olena Bokareva inthis book, aptly titled Uniformity of Transport Law through InternationalRegimes.In the book, Dr Bokareva has skilfully considered international con-vention regimes covering maritime and other transportation modalities inline with the European Union legal framework for transport. The focus ofthe book is not exclusively on shipping but rather takes cognizance of thefact that ‘the transportation industry has been turned upside down by thecontainer revolution’. With futuristic foresight, she opines that the realtransformation in the transport industry will take place later, whenchanges are effectuated by blockchain technology, smart contracts anddigitization. Dr Bokareva addresses current and contemporary issuesrelating to transportation and the multifarious laws relating to differentmodalities articulated in international conventions, together with domes-tic and regional practices.The central theme is uniformity, and a large part of the book is devotednot only to sea carriage of goods but also to multimodal transportationwithin the wide scope of logistics and the global supply chain. DrBokareva delves into the notion of uniformity and the need for it in thisparticular branch of law, harking back historically to the lex mercatoriaand lex maritima, among other legal regimes of antiquity. Even thoughthe Rotterdam Rules have not yet seen success, she explains pointedlyhow their ‘maritime plus’ concept purports to govern the entirety of acarriage contract, extending to segments performed by sea and othertransport modes. She takes a strong focus on the necessity of uniformityin the field of carriage of goods law from the vantage point of operationalneeds and practices in the entire transport chain. Overall, the bookprovides a theoretical foundation underpinning transport law as a whole,and the various convention regimes addressing different transportationmodalities. Regional harmonization is highlighted as a method forreaching uniformity and the author exemplifies this in the context of thelaw and jurisprudence of the European Union in this field.The book has eight chapters in all, covering the matters referred toabove. In her conclusion, Dr Bokareva proposes a number of alternativesfor gauging the future of carriage law, including different approaches thatmight be adopted in order to reach the ideal situation. The bookrepresents a gallant effort made by a promising young scholar to probe asubject that is intensely complex and rife with contradictory viewsfostering debate and argument. All who are interested in internationaltrade and transportation, be they academics, practitioners, lawyers orstudents of the law, will be well rewarded by engagement with thecontents of this excellent text, which is at once challenging and thought-provoking. Those of us involved in this highly specialized field ofcommercial law in various capacities owe a debt of gratitude to theauthor. 组合 1 636849776753179215 [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Copyright [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Contents [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Foreword [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Acknowledgements [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Abbreviations [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Table of cases [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Table of legislation [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Table of international instruments [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Introduction [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] International regimes on carriage of goods_ a historical overview [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Multimodal transport and logistics in the contemporary regime of carriage of goods [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Uniformity in international transport law [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] A new regime for maritime and multimodal transport_ the Rotterdam Rules, 2008 [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Shipper’s obligations and liabilities under the Rotterdam Rules, 2008 [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Regional harmonization of transport law_ EU law and policy [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Summary and conclusions [9781786437440 - Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes] Index "Addressing the issues surrounding the uniformity of transport law, Olena Bokareva provides an insight into both its theoretical foundations and the convention regimes that govern different modes of transport. Timely and engaging, this book considers a multitude of potential solutions at both international and EU levels. Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes concerns transport conventions and other instruments dealing mainly with carriage of goods by sea and multimodal transport as well as examining the Rotterdam Rules as one of the solutions towards uniformity in carriage of goods law. The discussion on international uniformity in transport law is complemented by an examination of regional harmonization in the context of EU law-making and jurisprudence in the field of international transport. The comparison between international and regional regimes reveals the complexities in application and interpretation of the certain transport conventions, which is detrimental to achieving uniformity. Providing a close examination of international and EU rules, other soft law instruments and case law, this comprehensive book will be a key resource for maritime and transport lawyers, law students and policymakers alike"-- Provided by publisher Uniformity Of Transport Law Through International Regimes Addresses The Problem Of Uniformity Of Transport Law And The Potential Solutions At International And Eu Levels. It Concerns Transport Conventions And Other Instruments Dealing Mainly With Carriage Of Goods By Sea And Multimodal Transport As Well As Examining The Rotterdam Rules As One Of The Solutions Towards Uniformity In Carriage Of Goods Law. The Discussion On International Uniformity In Transport Law Is Complemented By An Examination Of Regional Harmonization In The Context Of Eu Law-making And Jurisprudence In The Field Of International Transport. The Comparison Between International And Regional Regimes Reveals The Complexities In Application And Interpretation Of The Certain Transport Conventions Which Is Detrimental To Achieving Uniformity.