Jurisdiction and arbitration agreements in contracts for the carriage of goods by sea
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CHAPTER 2
International jurisdiction and arbitration
International jurisdiction and arbitration
Chapter 2 focuses on international jurisdiction within the EU legal system and jurisdiction under international instruments. It illustrates how jurisdiction and arbitration clauses included in shipping contracts for the carriage of goods by sea may be found invalid and unrecognised by competent national judges. It also considers the limitations on party autonomy imposed by the EU legal framework regarding choice of jurisdiction and arbitration clauses.