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

I come to arbitration from the physical trade. My background is in grain and oilseed origination, vessel chartering, and contract execution across the Black Sea and beyond. That experience informs how I read a charter party, assess a quality claim, or evaluate a demurrage dispute — not as an exercise in legal construction, but as someone who has done the work.

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

  • FellowCIArb
  • Supporting MemberLMAA · 2025
  • Diploma in International Maritime ArbitrationCIArb · 2025
  • Diploma in International Arbitration2025
  • FOSFA Arbitrator Qualification2024
  • GAFTA Arbitrator Diploma2023
  • GAFTA Trade Diploma2023
  • MBA International ManagementIMI-Nova, Moldova
  • BA Economic LawMoldova State University
— 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.

2024 — Present

Arbitrator & Trade Consultant

GAFTA · FOSFA · LMAA — Private Practice

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

2025 — Present

Senior Trader

Debahy Commodities Group

Physical trade in grains, oilseeds, and vegetable oils. FOB, CFR, and CIF terms. Vessel chartering and contract execution.

2015 — 2024

Co-Founder, Trader & COO

Agrograin Impex Ltd — Sofia, Bulgaria

International agricultural trading. Origination, chartering, and execution across the Black Sea, Mediterranean, and beyond.

2013 — 2015

Head of Logistics & Export Documentation

RusAgro-Prim SRL — Chișinău, Moldova

Export logistics and documentation. Rail, truck, and barge coordination to Black Sea and Danube terminals.

— 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 about a developing dispute. 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