New Zealand – Implementation of Late Shipping Instruction Fee
08 Mar 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about late Shipping Instruction Fee. In order to ensure accurate manifesting and identification of cargo on board our vessels, receipt of shipping instructions prior to...
View ArticleChennai, India – Weight of Import Containers
15 Mar 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about weight declaration for all import containers. We would like to inform you that the Chennai customs authorities have issued a notice informing about the adherence...
View ArticleDubai, U.A.E – Non-Acceptance of Cash Payment
04 Apr 2013 Hapag-Lloyd (Agency LLC), Dubai will not be accepting any cash payment effective May 1, 2013. We would like to inform you that with effect from May 1, 2013 Hapag-Lloyd (Agency LLC), Dubai...
View ArticleUSA – New Import Arrival Notice
05 Apr 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about the beneficial new features. We would like to inform you that with effect from April 21, 2013 you will see a new look to the USA Import Arrival Notice. Some...
View ArticleBenelux – New Pick Up Reference for Import Container Release
15 Apr 2013 Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a new pick up reference effective April 22, 2013. We are pleased to advise you that Hapag-Lloyd will introduce a new pick up reference for import container...
View ArticleIsrael – Security Manifest for FROB Cargo
07 Jun 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about amended 24 hour rule. We would like to inform you that Israeli Customs have announced new provisions applicable for FROB cargo (Foreign Cargo Remaining On Board)....
View ArticleU.S. CBP Enters Enforcement Phase of ISF 10 Security Filings
17 Jun 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about the enforcement phase. We would like to inform you that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now intends to more strictly enforce the customer security...
View ArticleGermany – Export Demurrage Tariff – Update Free time rule
25 Jun 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about update of Free time rules for Germany effective August 1, 2013. We would like to inform you that with effect from August 1, 2013 the following Freetime rule will...
View ArticleThailand – Import Manifest Requirement
05 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about latest regulations. According to Thailand’s Custom Regulation, Import Manifest must show marks and numbers and should not be left blank. If there are no marks and...
View ArticleGermany – New Customs / Security Regulation
10 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about new provisions for inbound cargoes from German Customs. We would like to inform you that with effect from July 1, 2013 German Customs have announced new...
View ArticleVenezuela – Bill of Lading Cargo Description in English & Spanish
16 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about latest requirements. We would like to inform you that effective immediately, per Article 09 of Venezuelan Constitution, it is required that Bills of Lading cargo...
View ArticleGermany – Customs / Security Regulation - Stricter Verification of Import...
17 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about new provisions. We would like to provide you with an update to our CustomerInfo from July 10, 2013. No new security regulation has been enforced in German ports,...
View ArticlePeru – Household Goods to Peru
16 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about new regulations. We would like to inform you that with effect from August 1, 2013 household goods shipments for Peru will not be accepted when consignee is a...
View ArticlePeru – Sea Waybill to Peru
17 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about new regulations. We would like to inform you that with effect from August 1, 2013 Sea Waybills (SWB) will no longer be accepted for imports to Peru. All shipments...
View ArticleVenezuela – Correction to Country Rule Announcement
19 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd corrects previous announcement on Spanish language for Bs/L to Venezuela. Correction to our previous announcement regarding Spanish language on Bills of Lading to Venezuela....
View ArticleWest Africa - Shipments in transit to Inland Destinations in West Africa:...
23 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about a new Bill of Lading clause for West-Africa. Dear Customer, We would like to inform you that with immediate effect all cargo booked to West Africa, which are in...
View ArticleChina – Notification on Value-Added Tax
26 Jul 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about Value-Added Tax regulations in China effective August 1, 2013. In accordance to the Cai Shui [2013] Circular 37 on “Tax Policy Concerning Nationwide...
View ArticleIsrael – Security Manifest for FROB Cargo Update
02 Aug 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about an update. With regard to the announcement of new provisions applicable for FROB cargo (Foreign Cargo Remaining On Board) onboard vessels to Israel by Israeli...
View ArticleHapag-Lloyd Africa – Cheques and Bank Drafts from CMA & SACD Countries
14 Aug 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about new regulations. As announced by the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA), effective from July 22, 2013, cheques and bank drafts issued in one country in...
View ArticleUSA – New Import Arrival Notice
19 Aug 2013 Hapag-Lloyd informs about a new look to the USA Import Arrival Notice. We would like to inform you that with effect from August 26, 2013 you will see a new look to the USA Import Arrival...
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