India – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations 2018 (Update)
We refer to our earlier India - Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations 2018 CustomerInfo of July 30, 2018 describing the key changes to timelines and requirements for the Cargo Manifestation...
View ArticleUSA – NVOCC Security Manifest Filing Guideline for US Import Shipments
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires carriers to correctly file a security manifest. Therefore, we would like to remind you that NVOCC’s are responsible to indicate either self-filer or non...
View ArticleMexican Inland Situation: NOM – 087
This NOM will regulate the maximum time that a driver can drive during the day. The basic points that will be observed are: Maximum driving time per day: 14 hours. A mandatory rest of 30 minutes every...
View ArticleUnited States to Australia – New Zealand Fumigation Requirements for...
Please be advised that the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture and the New Zealand Governments Ministry of Primary Industries have issued revised measures regarding fumigation against the...
View ArticleFumigation Requirements for Europe to Australia and New Zealand Trade
Please be advised that the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and the New Zealand Government Ministry of Primary Industries have issued revised measures regarding fumigation against the...
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Germany – Customs Regulations - Stricter Verification of Import Cargo Data
To avoid any inconveniences regarding the customs clearance, we would like to improve the quality of the dates submitted via German local Customs Manifest and need your support. For all import cargoes...
View ArticleBrazil – Import of Glyphosate
We would like to inform you that the IBAMA (Environment Brazilian Authority) released an official statement about the import of Glyphosate. According to their instruction, this product can be imported...
View ArticleHamad Port – IMDG Handling
A poorly packed container exposes transport workers and ship/terminal staff to risk. Additionally they pose risk to other cargo, equipment and environment. Therefore, please be informed that all IMDG...
View ArticleIndia – Goods and Service Tax
We wish to highlight below GST Section with regards to the services provided by Hapag-Lloyd. “Section 34 (2) of CGST Act prescribes that credit notes issued against invoices raised during the period...
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China – Standardized Import & Export Detention Free time
Please be informed that all Import and Export shipments manifested under a Hapag-Lloyd Bill of Lading where Detention and/or Demurrage has been incurred in China, will be standardized and calculated as...
View ArticleUSA to Australia/New Zealand - Fumigation Requirements for Southbound Cargo...
Further to our CustomerInfo of August 3, and September 21, 2018 please be advised that we had an incident with the MV “Kota Ekspres” voy. 803S where flatracks and open top containers with high risk...
View ArticleGhana – Implementation of Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN)
Following the decree by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as per ref: 006 / 18, dated June 19, 2018, we would like to draw your attention to the implementation of CTN (Cargo Tracking Notes) for all...
View ArticleChina/Taiwan - Import Restriction on recyclable waste paper & plastic scraps
We would like to inform you that the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan (EPA) published an announcement regarding import restrictions on waste products including plastic scraps and...
View ArticleVietnam - Ban on Plastic Scrap and Plastic Waste Import
Further to our CustomerInfo dated May 25, 2018, we would like to inform you that the ban on plastic scrap and plastic waste imported to Vietnam imposed by Cat Lai Terminal in Ho Chi Minh, TCIT and TCTT...
View ArticleGhana – Implementation of Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN)
With reference to our previous CustomerInfo of September 6, 2018 on Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) implementing CTN (Cargo Tracking Note) for all shipments entering Ghana, please note that Ghana Cargo...
View ArticleHong Kong - Acceptance of Waste cargo
Please note that the import and export of hazardous or non-recyclable waste without prior permission of the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is an offence under the law. The same...
View ArticleYemen – Restricted Cargo
We would like to inform you about a change of the current cargo-restricted list for bookings to Yemen. Please consider the below updated list of restricted cargo where Hapag-Lloyd will stop acceptance...
View ArticleIndia – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations 2018
We refer to our earlier customer letter dated July 30 and July 31, 2018 respectively describing the key changes to timelines and requirements for the Cargo Manifestation of Imports to India and Exports...
View ArticleSouth Africa – Import Customs Regulation
With reference to our previous communication on the South Africa Customs Implementation, we draw your attention to the grace period which has ended on October 31, 2018. In this context, please be...
View ArticleIndia – Declaration of GSTIN of Importer on Bill of Lading
We like to refer to our Customer letter of February 13, 2018 providing detailed information on the mandatory requirement of Goods and Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) of the Indian payer to be...
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