In one of my previous articles, i wrote about the difference between an Exporter and a Shipper.. Just to recap below : Exporter = is a person or company or entity that is authorised by Customs and Govt authorities to export cargoes to various countries.. This is also the party responsible for filing the export declaration with … Continue reading »
As the author of this blog, I owe a lot to some of the readers who ask questions that may sound basic, but are important and thought provoking questions that not only help others to understand various aspects of shipping, but also helps me keeps my wits sharp.. Below is one such question asked by … Continue reading »
Question from a reader from Turkey.. Please feel free to comment.. Ask your question here..: Dear Hariesh Hope doing well. I need your opinion to clarify a big doubt. Some cnee´s at Turkey received imports goods and original BL full set, with some pending charges payable at Turkey. Shipping line release the cargo without charges … Continue reading »
Dear readers, I received below message from one of the readers of this blog which I will consider as a case study.. I have given my opinion at the bottom of this post.. Like to hear yours.. Hi. I was in Dubai, UAE. about 2 weeks ago. Bought a sport car from there. The car dealer found … Continue reading »
Dear readers, I had a question from one of the readers of this blog regarding the issue of vessel sailing date and shipped on board date, as below.. Would invite comments from all of you regarding same.. Please can I have your opinion on the below matter For container shipments – Most Lines will date … Continue reading »
Question from one of the readers : We are an NVOCC and we currently primarily use the steamship line’s BL showing The shipper’s name with us as agent . If we start using HBLs, what is our liability.?
Question from Karen Meza – Email: kgordillo@me.com Ask your question here..: First and foremost thank you for your website ! I have been in the FF industry for 17 years and I find all your post extremely useful and a great tool to help me better explain things to new team mates just starting out. … Continue reading »
Question asked by sutjiadi gunawan – stdgnw Ask your question here..: if we have MBL with dated 23 Jan 2013, HBL 24 Jan 2013 and we have COO/Form AK-Korea w/ 24 Jan 2013 and the Manifest BC 1.1 at Bea Cukai 23 Jan 2013…………is it the problem for customs clearance?
These are 4 terms that some people are not clear about, with regards to the various types of endorsements on the bill of lading.. Received for Shipment Shipped on Board Clean on Board Clean Shipped on Board Bill of lading endorsed with Received for shipment : confirms that the carrier has “received” the containers at … Continue reading »
Container ship owners who slow steam their vessels could find themselves on the receiving end of legal action, following judgment handed down in the UK’s commercial court. Last November, Mr Justice Popplewell dismissed an appeal in the case of Bulk Ship Union SA v Clipper Bulk Shipping Ltd, which saw the latter bring a successful … Continue reading »
