One of the major structural changes in the refined sugar market over the past few years has been that sugar is increasingly shipped by container. To address this development, the RSA has introduced new terms to apply to FAS and FOB shipments by container.

The RSA has also added a "short form" arbitration procedure for disputes involving no more than US$75,000. The procedure includes a truncated exchange of submissions, removal of the right to a hearing, and publication of awards without reasons. The right of appeal and recovery of legal costs are also excluded.

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