Philip Teoh
Philip Teoh is a practicing lawyer and partner, and he is the head of the Insurance, Shipping, International Trade and Arbitration Practice at Azmi & Associates Malaysia. He has been in legal practice in Singapore and Malaysia for over 30 years and is an international arbitrator with several international arbitration centers of AIAC, ICC, SCMA, LMAA, KCAB, AABD, Brunei, CAAI Taiwan, LCIA.
The Risk of Cargo Liquefaction
Some bulk cargoes can cause cargo liquefaction if the moisture content exceeds a certain level. Cargo liquefaction occurs when dry...
Why are Bills of Lading Issued in Sets of Three?
Original bills of lading are normally issued in identical sets of three. The master can act by delivering against the first origin...
Carriage of Goods by Sea
There are many ways goods can be shipped by sea. Many exporters who sell abroad regularly will ship their goods in containers. If...
Ever Given – What Happens Now?
The containership Ever Given ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal on March 23, 2021, lodging herself against both banks of...
Ever Given: Legal and Insurance Implications
As the saga of Ever Given and the salvage efforts continue to unfold, the longer term effects bear examining. The fragility of...
Navigating Disputes
Moving ships across oceans involves interplay among numerous parties – from owners and charterers to ship managers, cargo ha...
Operating in a Changed World
When Covid-19 hit in early 2020, countries rushed to contain the infection by closing borders, shutting down industries and restri...
FIATA Guidelines to Forwarders on Abandoned Goods
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, which represents more than 100 national associations and 5,500 fr...
Major Intra-Asian Free Trade Deal Finalized
Sunday, November 15 saw the signing of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in a virtual ceremony on the sidelines o...
Learning Through a Pandemic
No industry was prepared or spared when COVID-19 hit the world, bringing closures of production, businesses, borders and ports alo...