[Maritime and Logistics Division]
For companies involved in maritime, logistics, and trade
We will be holding a free online seminar (registration form).

Mimura Komatsu Law Firm Maritime and Logistics Division(representative　Yuji Ohguchi) will hold the "Maritime and Logistics Seminar Series"Participation will be free and held online (Microsoft Teams)

Companies that have not had any previous dealings with our firmYou can also participate, so please feel free to apply.
Microsoft Teams appYou can attend the lectures without a credit card, butI recommend downloading it (the free version is fine) just to be safe.

The series of approximately 30 seminars is scheduled to cover a wide range of topics, including industry-specific themes such as charter parties, bills of lading (BL), international sales and purchases, marine accidents, container cargo, and forwarders, as well as general civil law knowledge, contractual practices, negotiation methods, debt collection, company crisis management systems, media relations, labor management, and international transactions.

We plan to set themes that can be used in the business of shipowners, operators, P&I clubs, non-life insurance companies, shipyards, logistics companies, forwarders, trading companies, the logistics departments of manufacturers, IT companies related to logistics, warehouse companies, ship management companies, trading companies, shipbrokers, and other companies.
We will explain basic matters so that you can use it regardless of the type of ship, whether it is a domestic or international ship, container ship, bulk carrier, tanker, etc.

The lecture is scheduled to last approximately one to one and a half hours, but this may change depending on the instructor's schedule.

Your First Class

Upcoming

▶Series 5 (Logistics): Practical explanations for logistics companies

Cases where you think you can invoke the defensive provisions in the back of the terms and conditions but actually cannot, handling FCRs (forwarder's cargo receipts), issues when issuing BL, points to note when writing estimates and invoices, cases where there are problems with the scheme, surrender BL, points to note when logistics companies provide consulting services, shipper's pack containers, backdating BL, provisions for fixed-amount compensation (current value compensation), packing dangerous goods, points to note with freight collect, forwarder accountability, cargo delays and demurrage, the impact of the Act on Standardization and Regulation of Freight Forwarding that came into effect on January 1, 2026 on logistics companies, problems with JIFFA forms, practical application of warehouse deposit terms and conditions and freight truck transportation terms and conditions, property damage and personal injury in warehouse deposits and land transport, problems with deposit application forms, mixed storage, utilization of liens, debt collection and debt protection, how to respond when a business partner goes bankrupt, etc.

20nd Seminar

[Date and time] December 2026, 7 (Friday) 17:16~　
[Content] Recent topics related to logistics
　　　　- Revision of Standard Warehouse Deposit Agreement: Review of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Explanation and Points to Note
　　　　Overview and points to note regarding the Act on the Promotion of Trade and Industry
　　　　- Points to note under the revised Freight Trucking Business Act (Writing down transportation contracts)
　　　　Points to note when the forwarder does not issue a Bill of Lading: Use of FCR and points to note, etc.
　　　　Recent changes in labor administration and points to note

▶Series 6 (Trade): Legal and Risk Management Related to Trade Practices

This includes topics such as risk management in international trade, what is necessary for negotiating favorable contracts, international sales contracts, Incoterms, marine and trade insurance, the Vienna Sales Convention, import and export procedures, dispute resolution methods, international arbitration and litigation, how to choose and communicate with overseas lawyers, international logistics, bills of lading, cargo accidents, cargo delays, and trade compliance.

21nd Seminar

[Date and time] July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) 16:00~　
[Contents] Q&A Trade Legal Affairs (1)
　　　　① International trade and insurance
　　　　　- Cases where the wrong Incoterms were used.
　　　　　・Cases where the relationship between Incoterms and marine insurance is not understood
　　　　　- Cases where you thought you were covered by marine insurance, but you actually aren't.
　　　　
　　　　② Understanding the Transportation Contract
　　　　　・Common misconceptions about how to read BL
　　　　　・Risk of surrender bill of lading (original return bill of lading)
　　　　　・Misunderstanding about the difference between BL and waybill

　　　　③ Understanding the Terms and Conditions
　　　　　・Cases where the effectiveness of ignorance clauses is not recognized
　　　　　Is it true that temperature control for shipper's pack containers is entirely the shipper's responsibility?
　　　　　-Is it true that not all provisions in the back of the terms and conditions are valid?
　　　　　If the consignee does not come to pick up the cargo, is the freight forwarder allowed to sell the cargo themselves and use the proceeds to cover the unpaid freight charges?

22nd Seminar

[Date and time] December 2026, 9 (Friday) 4:16~　
[Content] Q&A Trade Legal Affairs (2)
　　　　① Claims Practice
　　　　　-Is it true that senders are not charged if they use Freight Collect?
　　　　　-What are the cases in which shippers are sued for damages in the hundreds of millions?
　　　　　What are these exorbitant demurrage charges that shipping companies make?
　　　　　What is Arrest? What is Lien?
　　　　　Do you understand the relationship between the shipper's insurance and the freight forwarder's insurance?
　　　　　What are the Hague-Visby Rules and the Hamburg Rules?
　　　　
　　　　② Dispute resolution
　　　　　What precautions should be taken when dealing with a Chinese company?
　　　　　- Differences between litigation, arbitration, and mediation
　　　　　-What are the ways to reduce costs in the event of a dispute?
　　　　　How do you choose and utilize a good lawyer?

　　　　③ To avoid unknowingly committing illegal acts
　　　　　What types of work would be illegal if handled by trade or logistics consultants?
　　　　　What are some of the common legal violations that trading companies and logistics providers tend to overlook?

(The schedule for the 23rd and subsequent installments is undecided.)

Your First Class

Once you have applied, you will automatically receive information about future seminars via email (subscription system).
You will receive a confirmation email by the day before the next seminar after you register. However, if you do not receive a confirmation email, please understand that unfortunately, you will not be able to participate due to limited capacity or other reasons.

Due to limited participant numbers, we recommend registering now even if you are not interested in this topic but are interested in future topics. Instructions on how to unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive further information will be provided in the email containing instructions on how to view the seminar, which will be sent after you register using this form.

Matters to keep in mind

• We may contact each applicant individually.
• Please refrain from attending if you are not registered.
• Audio and video recording is prohibited.
• Please prepare your own Teams settings and internet environment and refrain from contacting our office.

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