MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SA v COTTONEX ANSTALT

[2016] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 66

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Moore-Bick, Lord Justice Tomlinson and Mr Justice Keehan

Carriage of goods by sea - Container demurrage - Cargo interests failing to collect containerised goods from discharge port - Carrier claiming container demurrage from shipper - Whether demurrage payable - Whether contracts of carriage repudiated by frustrating delay - Whether carrier entitled to affirm contracts and claim continuing demurrage.