South Africa – New Import Customs Regulation – Revised Effective Date
With reference to our CustomerInfo dated January 30, 2018 we would like to inform you that South African Customs Authorities have revised the implementation date of the new legislation. The new customs...
View ArticleGhana – Implementation of Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN)
Following the decree by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as per ref: 005 / 18, dated February 12, 2018 (document attached), we would like to draw your attention to the implementation of CTN (Cargo...
View ArticleHapag-Lloyd (New Zealand) Ltd. – Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment Advices
In order to minimize delays & inconvenience on both sides, with immediate effect we would kindly ask you to include the following information as the reference on your EFT transfer: Hapag-Lloyd...
View ArticleYemen – Cargo Restriction Update
We refer to our advisory of January 15, 2018, wherein we informed you about the temporary suspension of acceptance of cargo into Aden, Yemen. Based on our close monitoring of the situation, we are...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia – Hazardous Cargo Restriction for Charcoal
Further to our customer letter dated November 16, 2016, we would like to inform you that the custom authorities of Saudi Arabia continue to have a hazardous cargo restriction in place and all...
View ArticleArgentina – Detention Tariff
We would like to inform you that effective April 1, 2018 Hapag-Lloyd will revise the Export and Import Detention Charges for all ports in Argentina as follows: Export: *Special container: 20´/40´Open...
View ArticleUruguay – Detention Tariff
We would like to inform you that effective April 1, 2018 Hapag-Lloyd will revise the Export and Import Detention Charges in Uruguay as follows: Export: *Special container: 20´/40´Open top, 20´/40´ Flat...
View ArticleParaguay – Detention Tariff
We would like to inform you that effective April 1, 2018 Hapag-Lloyd will revise the Export and Import Detention Charges for Paraguay as follows: Export: *Special container: 20´/40´Open top, 20´/40´...
View ArticleGermany – Release and Positioning Instructions for Imports
We are continuously working on improvements to our services and would like to draw your attention to the following aspects, which enable us to meet the operational requirements for high quality...
View ArticleIvory Coast – Legislation Import cargo
With reference to a Decree dated September 6, 2017 (Ref No. 2017- 567) from the Minister of Handicraft Commerce for small and medium companies, we would like to inform you that with effect from April...
View ArticleChina – Implementation of USCC (Uniform Social Credit Code)
We would like to inform you that with effect from June 1, 2018 Chinese Customs will implement a new requirement called “Uniform Social Credit Code” (USCC). The following data must be provided to...
View ArticleSouth Africa – 24 Hour Rule
With reference to our previous CustomerInfo dated February 7, 2018 on South African Customs Authorities implementation of the 24 hour filing prior to loading at the port of loading or Transhipment, we...
View ArticleAcceptance of Reefer Containers at Le Havre GMP Terminals
We would like to remind you that the delivery of full export reefer containers to GMP terminals (both GMP015 and GMP006) is restricted to 5 days prior to actual arrival(s) of the vessel(s). This...
View ArticleMalaysia – Scrap / Waste Import Regulation
We would like to inform you that with immediate effect Hapag-Lloyd will implement procedures of importing scrap and waste into Malaysia, to comply with local authority Regulation. Shipments without...
View ArticleUpdate – Restrictions on DG cargo handling at FIFA World Cup in Russia
Referring to our customer letter dated April 5, 2018, please be advised that Russian authorities have placed restrictions on Dangerous Goods (DG) cargo handling between period of May 25 and July 25,...
View ArticleCanadian National Railway Company – Change of Storage Rules
We would like to inform you that new storage rules for Canadian National Railway Company (CNRR) will be effective May 15, 2018. Whilst the full details of these changes can be viewed directly on the...
View ArticleRussia – Update on Restrictions for DG cargo handling at FIFA World Cup
Further to our customer letters dated April 4 and May 7, 2018, please be advised that Russian authorities have placed restrictions on dangerous goods (DG) cargo handling between period of May 25 and...
View ArticleHandling of Paper and Plastic Scrap to Vietnam (HO CHI MINH and VUNG-TAU)
With reference to the Notice from Saigon Newport Corporation, Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Terminal and Tan Cang-Cai Mep Thi Vai Terminal, please be informed that Hapag-Lloyd will adopt the following...
View ArticleIndonesia: Mandatory Data for B/L and Manifest (Import/export)
Hapag-Lloyd will start to implement new requirements for manifest declaration from/to Indonesia starting May 30, 2018. In the future, the following information must be provided to the carrier while...
View ArticleChina – Tank operation prohibited at Nantong, China (CNNTG)
We would like to inform you that with immediate effect, Nantong port is prohibiting tank operation (all types) and stockpiling on both import and export direction. For the cargo already discharged at...
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