The liability of carriers and anti-suit injunctions

Maersk A/S v Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd (The Maersk Seoul) [2026] EWHC 2005 (Comm)

The liability of shippers for the carriage of dangerous goods was considered in The Maersk Seoul . According to the relevant clauses in the Safmarine Terms, containers should be packed adequately to withstand the risks of carriage, and cargo should not cause any damage. The court ruled that the Safmarine Terms were incorporated in the contracts of carriage providing for English jurisdiction, obligations as to potentially dangerous cargoes and their packing, and provisions as to indemnification.