DHL PROJECT & CHARTERING LTD v GEMINI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (THE “NEWCASTLE EXPRESS”)

[2022] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 84

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr Justice Jacobs

Arbitration – Jurisdiction – Recap email setting out agreed terms of charterparty but stated to be subject to shipper’s approval – Agreed terms including London arbitration clause – Shippers not approving vessel – Whether arbitration agreement concluded – Separability doctrine – Arbitration Act 1996, sections 7 and 67.