BBC News Interview: Force Majeure in the Straits of Hormuz

With the recent announcement of a ceasefire, our Managing Director, Baldev Bhinder, shared his views as to whether the notion of a ceasefire will affect force majeure claims connected to the Iranian conflict.
 
Even with a ceasefire, the lingering effect of the disruption will continue as lifting of cargo involves an integrated supply chain from vessel nomination, berthing and supply allocation. A focus on the "event" often overlooks the operative aspects of a Force Majeure cause - whether a party has been prevented by performing.

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