MAERSK GUINÉA-BISSAU SARL AND ANOTHER v ALMAR-HUM BUBACAR BALDÉ SARL

[2026] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 18

KING’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Jacobs

Jurisdiction – Bills of lading – Shipper commencing proceedings against sub-contractor or agent in load port jurisdiction – Breach of Himalaya clause – Breach of exclusive jurisdiction clause – Identity of carrier – Claim for damages or indemnity for breach of exclusive jurisdiction clause by carrier and sub-contractor or agent – Declaration of non-liability – Booking incomplete – Terms of contract including standard terms – Whether exclusive jurisdiction clause and Himalaya clause onerous or unusual – Res judicata – Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, sections 32 to 34.