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Container security

Container security

The container security seal industry is constantly striving to improve on the designs of seals in order that they cannot be breached without leaving evidence that the seal has been opened.

Cargo shortage claims - who's responsible?

Cargo shortage claims - who's responsible?

Under the Hague and Hague-Visby Rules Article III Rule 3, the carrier must state the quantity of cargo in the bill in accordance with the information provided in writing by the shipper.

Coffee contaminated by wood preservatives

Coffee contaminated by wood preservatives

We have been advised of an incident where the treatment of container flooring resulted in a consignment of coffee being contaminated.
Weighbridge accuracy

Weighbridge accuracy

So you thought weighbridge figures were accurate? Recent experiences in Dar Es Salaam might make you want to think again. Receivers are notorious for ignoring draft survey reports on the basis they are inaccurate the following might make them want to re consider.

Fumigation (phosphine) explosions

Fumigation (phosphine) explosions

We have been informed of an explosion that occurred recently on a ship while at sea and under fumigation with phosphine gas.

Bunker problems caused by quality decline and emissions compliance

Bunker problems caused by quality decline and emissions compliance

Bunker problems caused by quality decline and emissions compliance by North of England P & I Club on 30 Jul 2005
Ship operators still overlooking risks from hatch covers

Ship operators still overlooking risks from hatch covers

Ship operators still overlooking risks from hatch covers by North of England P & I Club on 22 Jan 2005
Forged Bills of Lading - West Africa

Forged Bills of Lading - West Africa

The Association would like to inform its Members about the problems encountered with forged Bills of Lading in West Africa. Following recent investigations it was revealed that the problem is quite wide-spread and forged bills are presented regularly.

Failure to Collect Cargo Problems

Failure to Collect Cargo Problems

The Association has recently faced problems in the Ukraine with consignees failing to collect cargo. The following advice, on the matter, has been received from the Club’s correspondent in Odessa.
Distillers Dried Grain

Distillers Dried Grain

The Association frequently advises members on carriage of Distillers Dried Grain (DDG) or Distillers Dried Grain with Solubles (DDGS).

Charter party Clauses - Indemnity for insured risks

Charter party Clauses - Indemnity for insured risks

A number of the International Group Clubs have recently been made aware of a clause that some charterers have been seeking to incorporate into their charterparties, in particular in the container trades. For the reasons set out below the clause has the potential to prejudice an
Cargo on board reefer vessels and in reefer containers

Cargo on board reefer vessels and in reefer containers

A continuous adaptation to changing customer demands is the key to success in the reefer business. The preferences of consumers all over the world determine the trade patterns for foodstuffs.
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