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Public procurement – qualification requirements

Can qualification requirements for authorizations be met by relying on another business? A ruling from Asker and Bærum District Court illuminates the limits of the use of declarations of commitment.

Time-limited parties and war clauses

The ongoing war in Ukraine reminds us that war clauses can become relevant at short notice. We look at the war risk clause CONWARTIME 2013 and war termination clauses in time charter parties.

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Public procurement: Breach of previous contractual relations as a reason for rejection

In case C-267/18 of 3 October 2019, the Court of Justice of the European Union is considering the conditions for rejecting tenderers who have previously breached contracts with other public contracting authorities.

Shipping and emissions requirements – decarbonisation

Global shipping accounts for approximately 3% of the world's CO₂ emissions. Both the IMO and the EU Commission are working on measures to reduce emissions, and the requirements will have an impact on time charter parties.

Public procurement – ​​qualification requirements

Time-limited parties and war clauses

Public procurement: Breach of previous contractual relations as a reason for rejection

Shipping and emissions requirements – decarbonisation

Public procurement – qualification requirements