On April 1, 2018 the new Electronic Log Device (ELD) mandate for truckers will become fully implemented. In the past, truckers kept paper logs of hours driven, but now are required to use ELD to record these hours.
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Maersk Cyberattack – what we know
The Maersk Group, the world’s largest steamship line carrier, was hit by a massive cyberattack on 6/27/17.
Ocean Network Express joint venture announced
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) have announced that their new joint venture will operate under the name Ocean Network Express.
Hanjin Bankruptcy Causes Global Shipping Chaos
Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co., the world’s seventh largest shipping line by capacity, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, August 31.
Chinese vessel disinsection Zika rule revised
China has now decided that vessels originating from the United States do not require disinsection certification with the only exception of the state of Florida due to a recent update from the US Department of Agriculture’s foreign service.
Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy – cargo delays feared
Hanjin Shipping Cargo Customers are facing possible delays to their containers following the Korean Line’s decision to file for Bankruptcy today after its creditors lost faith in its recovery plans, raising the prospect of its assets being seized around the world.
SOLAS Container Weight Verification Requirement – Update
This is a reminder that the SOLAS CONTAINER WEIGHT VERIFICATON REQUIREMENT will become legal effective on July 1, 2016. We urge you to begin planning accordingly now.
SOLAS Update
Please be advised that the SOLAS CONTAINER WEIGHT VERIFICATON REQUIREMENT will become legal effective on July 1, 2016. We urge you to begin planning accordingly now.
Sumisho Global Logistics Japan Launches English Version of their new website
Sumisho Global Logistics Japan is proud to announce the launch of the English version of their new website. Please click the link below to see how the Sumisho Global Logistics group can provide solutions to serve your logistics needs. Sumisho...
Update on SOLAS & Calculating the VGM
As you may be aware, the International Maritime Organization (the “IMO”) has amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (“SOLAS”) to require that, as a condition of loading aboard ship, every export container first have a shipper submitted “verified gross mass” (referred to as a “VGM”). The VGM is simply the total of the container’s tare weight plus the weight of the cargo stuffed inside.
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