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Different loading and discharging vessel

Different loading and discharging vessel

When a container is loaded and bill of lading is issued, you see the name of the loading vessel reflected on the bill of lading.. More often than not, you might have noticed that the cargo however arrives on a vessel different to that mentioned in the bill of lading.. Why does this happen and how … Continue reading »

Documents required by shipping lines for release of cargo

All shipping lines require certain documents prior to the shipment being released for imports or bill of lading being released for exports.. For normal containerised cargo release in south africa below docs are required.. Imports : Authorised SAD500 bearing the SARS stamp Authorised Cargo Dues Order bearing the Transnet stamp Original lines bill of lading … Continue reading »