SHIPPING CONFERENCES

Introduction

The Agreement

The Cartel

The Trust

The Conferences

Definition

Creation of the Conferences

Conference Agreement

Conference Organization

Types of Conferences

The Pool

Money Pool

Freight Pool

Tonnage Revenue Pool

Profit Pool

Conferences versus Shippers

Outsiders

Measurers against Outsiders

Fighting Ships

Rebate

Fidelity Contract

Comparison between the Rebate and the Contract System

The Rebate

The Contract System

Advantages and Disadvantages of Conferences

Advantages

Disadvantages

Conferences towards International Politics

Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences (UNCTAD)

Treaty on the Carriage of Goods by Sea (EG)