Skuld Charterer

Skuld Charterer is our quarterly newsletter tailored specifically for charterers and traders. Each edition delivers concise, practical insights into the legal, operational, and insurance-related challenges our clients face in today’s maritime landscape. Whether you're navigating complex charterparty clauses, assessing risk exposure, or staying ahead of regulatory developments, this newsletter is designed to support your decision-making with clarity and relevance. With contributions from Skuld’s in-house experts, Skuld Charterer offers timely commentary on industry trends, case law, and claims scenarios—always with a focus on what matters most to charterers. It’s part of our commitment to proactive service, transparency, and helping you stay informed and protected. Subscribe to receive future issues directly in your inbox.

Previously published articles:

Damages for late redelivery
Damages for late redelivery
On whose behalf is the LOI given? Considerations for charterers when issuing and receiving LOIs
On whose behalf is the LOI given? Considerations for charterers when issuing and receiving LOIs
Conditions of Use (COUs): the charterers’ perspective
Conditions of Use (COUs): the charterers’ perspective
Stowage of heavy lift cargo: legal and insurance implications
Stowage of heavy lift cargo: legal and insurance implications
Cover position and recommendations for Charterers transiting or trading in the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Southern Red Sea and the RUB Excluded Area
Cover position and recommendations for Charterers transiting or trading in the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Southern Red Sea and the RUB Excluded Area
Safe port / berth warranties in sales contracts - pitfalls to avoid
Safe port / berth warranties in sales contracts - pitfalls to avoid
Securing evidence - charterers’ tools
Securing evidence - charterers’ tools
The charterer’s role in a casualty
The charterer’s role in a casualty
Letters of indemnity - the charterer’s perspective
Letters of indemnity - the charterer’s perspective
Cover position and recommendations for charterers trading cargo out of Ukraine under the Black Sea Grain Corridor Initiative
Cover position and recommendations for charterers trading cargo out of Ukraine under the Black Sea Grain Corridor Initiative
Misdeclared container cargoes: Charterers at risk
Misdeclared container cargoes: Charterers at risk
COVID-19: Force majeure, frustration and exclusion clauses
COVID-19: Force majeure, frustration and exclusion clauses
Channel closures
Channel closures
War risks - Charterers' perspective
War risks - Charterers' perspective