Malta: Transport

On 20 May 2025, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the "Court"), delivered its judgement in the case Elmo Insurance Limited vs Jet Freight Limited and Clayton Abela Logistics Limited, touching upon the burden of proof of carriers under the International Carriage of Goods by Road Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Malta, the "CMR").

Malta has reshaped its aviation identity over the past 15 years. From solid legal reforms to tax optimisation and strategic clustering, it's now seen as one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for aircraft registration, leasing and aviation services.

On 15 November 2024, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the "Court") delivered its ruling in the case of Dr. Joseph Mizzi as special mandatory of Sovereign Fuels Limited vs M.V. Sea Patron (IMO 8214097)...