E-bills of Lading – what’s happening
Joint RMSC – KVNR – NZS – ICS – NVV seminar
On September 20, in the UK, the The Electronic Trade Document Act 2023 will come into effect. This means that businesses that rely on English law are now legally permitted to exchange bills of lading and other trade documents electronically. This represents the most significant piece of English legislation affecting bills of lading in 30 years. Therefore the RMSC, Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners, Shipbrokers Associations NZS and ICS and the NVV, Dutch Transport Law Association will organise an in depth knowledge seminar to bring you up to speed.
During this seminar various experts will share their thoughts about possible implications for the shipping and trade industries. Including opportunities for maritime business services providers.
Key functions bills of lading
Bills of lading serve three key functions:
- As a receipt, confirming that the goods have been loaded on board the vessel;
- As evidence of the contract of carriage, between the shipowner and the shipper and/or the lawful holder of the bills;
- As a document of title to the goods.
The possibly upcoming electronic Bills of Lading (eB/Ls) must replicate these functions in order to be viable for use in the shipping and trade industry. During this session, all different angles will be discussed.
Speakers
- Grant Hunter – BIMCO
Introductions into electronic documents in shipping and particularly eB/L. Why it is necessary and in the interest of the industry to adopt eB/Ls. - Karel Maes – NNPC
Risks associated with eB/L. Elaborate on requirements for adaptation eB/Ls from an insurance perspective - Pauline van Schouwenburg-Laan – – senior judge at the maritime chamber Rotterdam Court
Legal perspective on challenges and insights of using eB/Ls in internation trade - Aljosja Beije – Docklab
Introduction in how a public block chain can provide a eB/Ls backbone solution which ensures a secure way of issuing and changing title of ownership - Piotr Cichocki – Secro
All you need to know about e-B/Ls and elaborate on requirements for a eB/L platform and how benefits of eB/L can be unlocked whilst overcoming main challenges
Program
- 15.00 – walk in
- 15.30 – welcome and opening
- 15.45 – speakers and discussion
- 18.00 – final thoughts
- 19.30 – end of the seminar
We are organising this seminar for our members to gain knowledge and extend your network. The event is free of charge, although we will have to consider a no-show-fee to prevent unnecessary food waste and other costs. If you unfortunately cannot make it, therefore please let us know at least 3 days before the seminar.
Location: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Theil-building, Room CB-3, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam
