UNICREDIT BANK AG v EURONAV NV

[2024] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 177

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lady Justice Asplin,Lord Justice Popplewell,Lady Justice Falk

Contracts (bills of lading) – Status of bill of lading in hands of original shipper – Delivery without production of the bill of lading – Bill of lading issued by shipowner – Charterparty novated to third party – Bill of lading evidencing a contract of carriage – Receipt function – Whether shipowner's obligations contained in charterparty or bill of lading – Lawful holder of bill of lading – Liability – Quantum – Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992.