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Peak Season Surcharge as per March 1st, 2020

18 Feb 2020

The impact of the Corona virus on the logistics sector is becoming ever more tangible. Because no cargo is currently being shipped from (and to) China, carriers have canceled a record number of ...

Peak Season Surcharges and Blank Sailings

11 Feb 2020

Far East and Middle East As a consequence of the Coronavirus in China, all carriers have planned blank sailings, primarily to and from the Far East and Middle East. This means that carriers ...

Update on status and effects of the Coronavirus

4 Feb 2020

The Chinese government has extended the holiday period for the Chinese New Year. This measure should help to prevent further spread of the virus. The Wuhan region remains closed until further ...

China: consequences of the Corona virus

30 Jan 2020

By now, you will no doubt have heard about the outbreak of the so named Corona virus in China. We have now received confirmation that the current holiday period for the Lunar New Year, will be ...

Increasing congestion in Nigeria

29 Jan 2020

The port of Lagos in Nigeria has been struggling with considerable congestion for months. The terminal of Apapa is suffering the worst of it, but Tincan is also affected. As a result, transit ...

Brexit: January 31st, 2020

28 Jan 2020

Transitional period Friday, January 31st 2020, Great Britain will officially leave the European Union. However, a transitional period has been agreed on, until 31 December 2020. Until that ...

Algeria: new regulations

21 Jan 2020

Manifest correction In March 2019, we already informed you that for shipments to Algeria, it is important that all documentation is available and correct before shipment. It is not so easy to ...

What is the difference between SOC and COC ?

17 Jan 2020

Embassy Logistic Terms The many terms and abbreviations used within the logistics field can sometimes raise questions with the most experienced transporters, carriers or forwarders. Our ...

Shortage of space from and to the Far East

9 Jan 2020

Due to the celebration of the Chinese New Year, as is tradition, this year begins with a lack of space. The shortage concerns both imports from and exports to the Far East. Besides full ...

LWS Surcharge for cargo shipped to and via Montreal

7 Jan 2020

Low Water Surcharge Canada As from January 10th, carriers are implementing an LWS Surcharge (Low Water Surcharge) for all cargo shipped to or via Montreal. Due to the current water level of ...