The financial benefits of crime continue to spawn sophisticated methods to defraud society and stay one step ahead of detection. Media and documentaries highlighting fake medication and pesticides, or the lengths taken to copy branded goods evidence how difficult it is to ensure that the right products are being utilised.
Freight transport insurance specialist TT Club was pleased to collaborate with the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) in the revision of its Forwarder's Cargo Receipt (FCR) form, marrying the Club's expertise with practical freight forwarding experience.
Many would say that our lives are already too regulated, whether in terms of personal or corporate existence. Why does the TT Club believe that the WSC proposal to amend SOLAS in relation to container weighing should be supported?
"We are looking for marine transportation. 60 containers per time and 53 MT per container. please give us an estimated price and contact us." Whether or not this shipper request was 'spam', it raises important issues for every forwarder or carrier.
A number of terminals and terminal groups have expressed disquiet that proposals to the IMO would see them responsible for ensuring that weight has been verified prior to loading containers on board a ship. What is likely to change?
An alert concerning undeclared dangerous goods for carriage by air from the Hong Kong authority reminds all forwarders and carriers to be vigilant. Take steps to manage the risk or face the penalty!
Cargo breaking loose within a Cargo Transport Unit really is preventable, by following good packing practice. Equally, complete and accurate information, and correct marking, will substantially assist anyone responding to an incident.
