Negotiating ocean contracts that will float your boat

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By Alex Lennane

30/10/2012

The complexity and terms of ocean shipping contracts have long been up for debate. This thorough examination of the issues, including the benefits and drawbacks of index-linked contracts, an increasingly popular way to limit volatility, should help anyone negotiate their way through dealing with the myriad of challenges that stem from sending freight by ship.

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