GAFTA · FOSFA · LMAA

Arbitration &
Trade Consulting.

I accept appointments as arbitrator under GAFTA, FOSFA, and LMAA rules, and act as trade representative and consultant for principals active in the shipping and commodities trade.

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ALEXANDER
TVAROVSKY
Veritas, Aequitas, Experientia
tvarovsky.com
— About

A trader, an operator, and an arbitrator.

Alexander Tvarovsky

My approach to arbitration is shaped by years operating at the heart of the physical trade. From sourcing grain and oilseeds to chartering vessels and executing complex contracts across the Black Sea and international markets, I have navigated the same commercial pressures that give rise to disputes. That operational background defines how I interpret charter parties, evaluate quality claims, and adjudicate demurrage matters. I don’t rely on legal abstraction alone; I weigh it against the practical realities of how contracts are actually performed, cargoes handled, and markets move.

I act with independence, discretion, and the commercial judgement that comes from direct market experience.

  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • LMAA Supporting Member, prepared to accept appointments as arbitrator
  • Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration, CIArb
  • Diploma in International Arbitration
  • FOSFA Qualified Arbitrator
  • GAFTA Qualified Arbitrator
  • GAFTA Trade Diploma
  • Master of Business Administration, Diploma
  • Bachelor’s Degree — Economic Law, Diploma
— Main Services

Four ways I can be engaged.

I.

Arbitrator

Sole or panel arbitrator under GAFTA, FOSFA, and LMAA rules. Accepting appointments and nominations in grain, oilseed, and shipping disputes — including contract performance, charter party, quality, and payment claims.

II.

Expert Statements &
Market Price Assessments

Independent expert reports on market price, trade custom, and commercial practice. Statements prepared for use in arbitration, litigation, and commercial negotiation — grounded in active market knowledge.

III.

Trade Representative

Representation of principals in the physical commodities and shipping markets. Supplier and buyer introductions, price discovery, contract negotiation, and execution oversight. Assistance with arbitration claims, submissions, and procedural correspondence. Trade finance instruments including Letters of Credit and CAD.

IV.

Consultancy & Advice

Pre-dispute advisory, contract review, risk mitigation, and trade execution strategy. GAFTA/FOSFA contract drafting review, Incoterms advice, and operational consulting for trading desks and shipping principals.

— Expertise

Areas where operational
insight matters.

01
Charter Party Disputes
Laytime and demurrage, speed and performance claims, off-hire, deviation, and carriage of commodities under voyage and time charters.
02
Quality & Specification Claims
Grading standards, contractual specifications, and buyer requirements across grains, oilseeds, pulses, and vegetable oils.
03
Contract & Payment Disputes
GAFTA/FOSFA contract execution, Incoterms, LC and CAD payment structures, and cross-border commercial disputes.
04
Logistics & Transshipment
Multi-modal flow across rail, barge, and truck into Black Sea and Danube terminals — Odesa, Chornomorsk, Reni, Galati.
05
Market Price & Trade Custom
Active market knowledge across origins and destinations, informing price assessments and custom-of-the-trade evidence.
— Experience

A career in the trade.
Many markets.
Four continents.

2023 — Present

Arbitrator & Trade Consultant

Private Practice — GAFTA · FOSFA · LMAA

Accepting appointments and nominations in grain, oilseed, and shipping disputes. Advising on contract performance, risk mitigation, and dispute avoidance.

2011 — Present

International Commodity Trading & Operations

International commodity trading, logistics, supply chain management, and senior executive roles.

— Background
Grains
Commodities
Oilseeds
Commodities
Vegoils
Commodities
Dry Bulkers
All Types
Tankers
All Types
Containers
Transport
Railway
Transport
Truck
Transport
River Transport
Transport
Multimodal
Operations
Port Operations
Operations
Payments & Finance
LC · CAD · Trade Finance
— Contact

Every matter is examined
with care, impartiality,
and discretion.

Appointments, nominations, or a confidential conversation. I reply to all enquiries personally.

Arbitration — Email
arbitration@tvarovsky.com
Appointments & nominations
Trade Representation — Email
trade_rep@tvarovsky.com
Principals & commercial enquiries
Mobile
+373 60 373 883 +380 95 225 1717
WhatsApp Telegram Viber
Virtual Meetings
Teams · Zoom
Languages
English · Romanian · Ukrainian · Russian