“One Maneuver” Container Ship Grounds Near Southampton, Affecting Shipping Schedule

Uncategorized / 17 Oct 2024

On October 15, 2024, the “One Maneuver” container ship grounded near Southampton after losing power, affecting its scheduled voyage to Rotterdam. The vessel, measuring 302 meters in length and with a capacity of 6724 TEU, is currently awaiting assistance from tugboats to resume its journey. As the incident occurred after unloading at the first destination port in Europe, related foreign trade export and freight forwarding companies need to contact the shipping company promptly to confirm specific delays in the schedule.

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Massive Fire Breaks Out at Container Yard, Numerous Containers Destroyed!

Uncategorized / 16 Oct 2024

On October 14, 2024, a massive fire broke out at the New Yaumatei Public Cargo Working Area in Hong Kong, affecting multiple containers and nearby vessels. Firefighters deployed drones and firefighting robots to control the blaze, which lasted for nearly 14 hours before being extinguished. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and businesses with affected cargo should contact their agents to check for damages.

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Air Export and Air Import Process

Uncategorized / 15 Oct 2024

If you are not a customs personnel, you may not know much about the air export process and air import process, so what are the procedures for airport custom clearance?

Ⅰ. Airport custom clearance process: consignor and freight forwarding company

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Do You Really Understand VGM? Misreporting Could Lead to Heavy Penalties!

Uncategorized / 14 Oct 2024

This article explains the importance of VGM (Verified Gross Mass) in container shipping. It details the two methods for calculating VGM and discusses the permissible error range allowed by different countries. The article also highlights the serious consequences of misreporting or concealing VGM, including containers being denied loading, financial penalties, and potential safety risks for the vessel.

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