A detention is a commercial event as much as a technical one. This guide covers causes, contract and insurance consequences, appeals and a pre-arrival routine.
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Analysis and practical guidance from IVLF Advisors LLC on Vietnamese law, foreign direct investment, M&A, capital markets, tax, labor and dispute resolution — written for investors and business leaders operating in Vietnam.
Arrest can freeze a vessel within hours and reset the leverage in a shipping dispute. This guide covers qualifying claims, the detention order, security for release, wrongful arrest exposure and an owner first-48-hours plan.
Weak crew agreements turn into arrests, lender notices and repatriation costs. This guide sets out what owners and manning agents must put in the contract and the security behind it.
When a vessel is sold, ranking decides who is paid. This article maps maritime liens, mortgages and judgments, explains clean title for buyers and sets out a creditor strategy.
Entry conditions for shipping business in Vietnam were trimmed in 2026, but ownership limits and ongoing compliance duties still drive deal risk. This article sets out what to verify and how to document it.
A time charter turns on payment timing, delay records and the last voyage. This article maps owner and charterer risk under NYPE-type forms, with checklists and mitigation.
A port project clears five legal gates: planning, investment approval, land and sea area, construction and operation, and financing. This article maps each gate and the protections lenders and investors should document.
Voyage charter laytime and demurrage decide who pays for port delay. This guide covers the notice of readiness, exceptions, time bars and a practical claim file.
Forwarder and NVOCC liability sits in three layers: customer contract, subcontractor terms and insurance. This guide shows where gaps arise and how to close them before a claim.
A bill of lading Vietnam traders use is a receipt, a contract record and a document of title. This guide explains who bears the risk of misdelivery and how to avoid letter of indemnity traps.
The arbitration clause in a shipping contract decides seat, rules, cost and whether an award can be collected. This guide compares LMAA, SIAC and VIAC and covers enforcement, arrest and sanctions.
Container equipment charges can exceed the freight itself. This guide explains their contractual basis, how free time runs, and how cargo owners build evidence and negotiate or claim back.
