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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 ...

Limited capacity due to the Coronavirus

11 Feb 2020

As stated in our last Coronavirus news item, dated February 4th, we now have confirmation from all carriers that blank sailings have been planned for the coming weeks, primarily to and from the ...

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 as per January 31st, 2020

28 Jan 2020

This 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 time, nothing ...

New regulations for shipments to Algeria

21 Jan 2020

Do you export to Algeria? Keep in mind that not all incoterms are allowed. New regulations issued by the collective of Algerian banks indicate that Freight Collect shipments (FOB terms) are ...

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 ...

Low Water Surcharge for cargo shipped to and via Montreal

7 Jan 2020

As per January 10th, carriers are implementing a Low Water Surcharge for all cargo shipped to or via Montreal. Due to the current water level of the St Lawrence River, ships have a limited ...