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Why San Marino Is Gaining Ground As An International Maritime Flag
San Marino is establishing itself as a modern international maritime flag through digitalisation, regulatory compliance, and quality service. The Republic's Ship Register offers yacht and commercial vessel owners an accessible registration platform that combines efficient digital procedures with international standards. For owners and managers evaluating flag options, San Marino's development represents a strategic alternative that prioritizes both operational efficiency and regulatory credibility.
San Marino Transport
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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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Maltese Court Confirms In Rem Jurisdiction Over An Abandoned Vessel
The Maltese First Hall of the Civil Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming its in rem jurisdiction over an abandoned yacht, establishing that maritime service providers can pursue claims directly against vessels for unpaid storage and maintenance fees. The case clarifies the practical application of Article 742B of Malta's Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, demonstrating how courts can enforce payment...
Malta Transport
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Ganado Advocates
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Government Sets 2040 Rail Freight Growth Target
The UK government has set an ambitious statutory target to increase rail freight volumes by at least 40% by 2040, with a longer-term goal of 75% growth by 2050. This initiative, backed by the Railways Bill currently before Parliament, aims to shift goods transport from road to rail, potentially saving up to one million tonnes of CO₂ annually while raising the value of rail-transported goods from £33.7 billion to £49.5 billion.
United Kingdom Transport
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Burges Salmon
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The Proposed Heathrow Third Runway: What Residents Need To Know About Property Impacts, Compensation And Reform
The prospect of a third runway at Heathrow Airport has resurfaced, bringing uncertainty to communities across West London and the Thames Valley about homes, property values and future planning. This guide examines how the compensation framework operates for affected homeowners, identifies critical gaps in protection during the years between policy approval and construction, and explains why reform is needed to address the human and financial costs of prolonged infrastructure uncertainty.
United Kingdom Real Estate
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Hugh James
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Why San Marino Is Gaining Ground As An International Maritime Flag
San Marino is establishing itself as a modern international maritime flag through digitalisation, regulatory compliance, and quality service. The Republic's Ship Register offers yacht and commercial vessel owners an accessible registration platform that combines efficient digital procedures with international standards. For owners and managers evaluating flag options, San Marino's development represents a strategic alternative that prioritizes both operational efficiency and regulatory credibility.
San Marino Transport
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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
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Maltese Court Confirms In Rem Jurisdiction Over An Abandoned Vessel
The Maltese First Hall of the Civil Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming its in rem jurisdiction over an abandoned yacht, establishing that maritime service providers can pursue claims directly against vessels for unpaid storage and maintenance fees. The case clarifies the practical application of Article 742B of Malta's Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, demonstrating how courts can enforce payment...
Malta Transport
GA
Ganado Advocates
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