Entries by Aiyon Abogados

Supreme Court Ruling 173/2026, of 5 February: Expiry of the Time Limit in Article 3.6 of the Hague-Visby Rules and Limits on the Scope of Case Law Doctrine

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The Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court, sitting in plenary session, handed down Judgment No. 173/2026 of 5 February (rec. 8008/2021), resolving the controversy over the legal nature of the one-year time limit for bringing liability proceedings against the carrier in international maritime transport of goods under a bill of lading following the entry into […]

The Supreme Court Reinforces the Position of Land Carriers: Nullity of the ‘Due Diligence’ Clause

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On 23 December 2025, the First Chamber of the Supreme Court issued a ruling of enormous significance for the road transport sector and for the contractual practices of insurance companies: STS No. 1945/2025 of 23 December 2025. The subject of the legal dispute was to determine whether, in the event of theft of goods transported […]

Transport Safety and the Role of the Independent Administrative Authority, in Connection with Law 2/2024 of 1 August

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Maritime, rail and air transport, in spite of technological and regulatory advances, continue to pose significant risks to human life, the integrity of means of transport, cargoes and the environment. In this context, the proper management of accidents and incidents is an essential element to strengthen safety in these strategic sectors. Experience shows that well-structured […]

The Problem of Theft of Goods in Road Transport

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Theft during the carriage of goods by road is becoming more and more frequent and, although it will depend on the specific circumstances in which it occurs, as a rule the carrier is held responsible so that he, or his goods insurance, is liable for the losses and possible expenses linked to the transport and […]

New technical and traffic requirements for euro-modular combinations

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On 21 October, the Directorate-General for Traffic (hereinafter DGT) published a new resolution establishing the technical requirements and specific traffic conditions that Euro-modular vehicle combinations must meet in order to travel on Spanish roads. The resolution has been in force since 23 October 2025, coinciding with the entry into force of the General Regulations of […]

AIYON Abogados commemorates its 10th anniversary at its headquarters in Bilbao, marking the culmination of a great year of celebrations

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AIYON Abogados celebrates its 10th anniversary at its headquarters in Bilbao, after a decade in which it has consolidated its position as a national and international leader in maritime and transport law, reaffirming at all times its commitment to professional excellence and personalised service to its clients. Our boutique firm celebrated its tenth anniversary with […]

Closure of the II Advanced Arbitration Practice Course for Arbitrators, with recognition for creativity for Verónica Meana

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On September 27, 2025, the II Advanced Arbitration Practice Course, organized by CIAM-CIAR, came to a close, with our partner Verónica Meana among its participants. The program provided an in-depth exploration of key issues in arbitral practice, including the validity of the arbitration agreement, the appointment of arbitrators, the duty of disclosure, emergency arbitrators and […]

MORUs and Maritime Law: A New Legal Challenge from a Spanish and International Perspective

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Mikel Garteiz-goxeaskoa, partner of AIYON Abogados S.L.P. In recent years, the shipbuilding and energy industry has witnessed a profound transformation driven by the transition to sustainable energy sources. In this context, MORUs (Mobile Offshore Renewable Units) emerge as one of the key elements for the exploitation of renewable resources in the sea. These floating structures, […]

Fair Competition in Sustainable Air Transport

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Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on safeguarding a level playing field for sustainable air transport or ‘ReFuelEU Aviation’, on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, entered into force in 2023 with the aim of reducing emissions from the use of hydrocarbons in […]