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Konecranes-Cargotec merger cancelled as UK CMA blocks deal

According to a final report by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on March 29, the remedy - which would eliminate all overlapping operations of the two companies and be accepted by the European Commission (EC) - will not effectively address the Cargotec & Konecranes board of directors The CMA's concerns and the planned merger between Konecranes and Cargotec could not be completed, the statement wrote. Previously, the merger plan has been approved by China's State Administration for Market Regulation and nine other major regulators, as well as conditional approval from the European Union.

The CMA found that "the expected merger between Cargotec Corporation and Konecranes Plc is likely to result in a significant reduction in competition as
Consequences of horizontal unilateral effects in the supply of the following types of equipment in Europe (including the United Kingdom (Europe)):

(a) Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs);
(b) Automatic Stacking Cranes (ASC);
(c) Shuttle Cars (ShC) and Straddle Carriers (SC);
(d) Empty Container Handlers (ECH);
(e) Heavy Duty Forklifts (HDFLTs);
(f) Reach Stackers (RS); and
(g) Automated Terminal Tractor (ATT).”

According to the CMA's final report, the remedies that would eliminate all overlapping operations of the two companies and accepted by the European Commission would not effectively address the CMA's concerns, so the planned merger between Cargotec and Konecranes could not be completed.
Completion of the planned merger requires approval from all relevant competition authorities, the companies said in a joint statement.

"As a result, Cargotec and Konecranes have decided today to cancel the planned merger," the director said.

Konecranes and Cargotec have the same origin. When the Finnish company KONE (KONE) underwent a large-scale reorganization in 1994, Konecranes was split into an independent company. In 2005, KONE was split into Cargotec and ( new) KONE two public companies. The merger will bring Konecranes back to the arms of Finland's wealthiest family, the Herlins, in a deal potentially worth up to 4.5 billion euros.
The two giants who share the same business are the leaders in the port machinery industry. If the two merge, they will have little impact on the market share in the field of quay cranes, but they will have a market share in tire cranes, automated tire cranes, and automated rail cranes. The rate will be in the leading position in the industry, the market share in the field of straddle carriers will reach almost 100%, and it will also become the world's first in the field of port handling equipment such as reach stackers and stackers.

Konecranes Chairman Christoph Vitzthum said: "As planned and announced on October 1, 2020, the combination of Konecranes and Cargotec will create a company that is greater than the sum of its parts.

"The merger control process was extensive and the investigation was thorough, and the Konecranes board is disappointed that the remedial package offered has not met all regulators' concerns.
“At the same time, we believe that further remedies are not in the best interests of Konecranes shareholders, as they would alter the strategic rationale of the transaction. Konecranes will continue to advance its strategy and pursue its value creation potential on an independent basis.

Ilkka Herlin, Chairman of Cargotec, commented: "The Board of Cargotec believes that the merger will create considerable value for the entire industry as well as shareholders by improving sustainable logistics. The merger will create a strong European company that will accelerate without compromising competition. Share innovation capabilities.
"We have done everything possible to achieve the merger and are disappointed to have to abandon our plans. After a long and extensive regulatory review process and preparation of the merger plan, it is time to shift our full focus to executing Cargotec's own strategy and creating value opportunity."

On March 29, 2022, the two companies announced that the CMA believes that the remedies will not address monopoly concerns and prevent the merger. Konecranes and Cargotec believe that there is no solution that simultaneously addresses the concerns of the CMA, is in the best interests of both companies and the combined company, and does not compromise the original intent of the merger, which requires approval from all relevant regulatory agencies. The company decided to cancel the merger plan. Both parties believe that the cancellation of the merger is in the best interests of their respective companies and shareholders, and will continue to operate independently and execute their own strategies. As of the end of 2021, Konecranes and Cargotec have included 56 million euros and 57 million euros in the related transaction and planning integration costs of the merger, respectively. The total transaction cost of 125 million euros is still valid. The two parties will follow up when appropriate. Report final transaction costs.

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What should be paid attention to when shipping chemicals?

What are "hazardous" chemicals?

Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) directs federal homeland security activities to focus on terrorist attacks that could result in "catastrophic health effects or mass casualties compared to the use of weapons of mass destruction." (22) For the purposes of this report, a hazardous chemical cargo is a chemical carried on board a commercial vessel that, if accidentally released or burned, could in certain circumstances cause a catastrophic hazard to the public. Typically, such hazards may include poisoning, suffocation, chemical burns, or thermal burns. In some cases, a single chemical may present these hazards simultaneously. A number of federal standards identify potentially hazardous chemicals. In terms of public safety, standards are issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Coast Guard, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Comply with dangerous goods transportation regulations and follow the procedures.

In the process of chemical transportation, special attention should be paid to the relevant procedures and regulations. For example, some dangerous goods must be operated in accordance with the relevant regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods. The packaging must be secure and the label must be attached. During the packing process, try to avoid open flame and high temperature, which can effectively prevent the explosion and volatilization of chemicals and ensure the safety and health of personnel. When choosing a container, a special inspection of the container is also required. For example, whether there are cracks, or whether the door of the box can be closed tightly, etc. When carrying out international shipping of chemicals, special attention should be paid to the fact that all the goods must be put into the container, and there should be no situation where the door of the container cannot be closed or sealed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chemical Shipping

What supporting documents are required for the export of chemicals by sea?

Generally, it is necessary to provide MSDS, shipping power of attorney, and if it is dangerous goods, it is also necessary to provide the dangerous goods packaging performance certificate, the identification report of the Chemical Research Institute, and the normal customs declaration information.

Information required for the export of chemicals (not classified as dangerous goods):

1. Before exporting, a chemical inspection report (certificate of cargo transportation conditions) should be made to prove that the goods are not dangerous goods.
2. FCL - some ships need an appraisal certificate, and some ships do not. In addition, a non-dangerous letter of guarantee and MSDS must be issued, both of which are essential.
3. LCL - non-dangerous letter of guarantee and cargo description (Chinese and English product name, molecular structure, appearance and use) are required.

Information required for export of chemicals as dangerous goods:

1. Before exporting, it is necessary to make a copy of the identification result sheet (dangerous package certificate) for the transportation and packaging of outbound dangerous goods. Of course, MSDS is also required.
2. FCL - before booking, you need to provide the above two documents to apply, and wait for the owner to review. In general, it takes 3-5 days to know whether the ship owner accepts it or not.
this product. Dangerous goods booking should be applied for 10 to 14 days in advance, giving sufficient time to both the consignor and the forwarder.
3. LCL - Dangerous package certificate and MSDS, weight and volume of goods are also required before booking.

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What is the LCL loss fee?

Hamburg harbour Cargo terminal.

LCL cargo refers to the small-ticket goods that are not filled with a full box. Usually, the bulk cargo consolidation contractor collects the goods separately, and collects them at the container freight station or inland station, and then assembles two or more tickets. Within a container, it is also required to be unpacked at the destination container freight station or inland station for separate delivery.
For this kind of goods, the carrier is responsible for the packing and unpacking operations, and the packing and unpacking fees are charged to the cargo party.
In international trade, companies often fail to ship the goods due to various reasons, so they have to bear the corresponding loss of LCL costs. The most important thing is that many shippers are not very aware of these costs, so they are hard to guard against.

What is the LCL loss fee?

In the process of LCL export by sea, after 11:00 noon on the working day before the cut-off date of the order, the goods could not be shipped in time due to the reasons of the booker, resulting in the vacancy of the LCL company's space, and the LCL company sent the booking company accordingly. The fee charged by the cabin crew to make up for the loss.

How is the loss fee calculated?

Forklift handling container box loading to freight train

(1) Algorithm based on full load (standard cubic number): The calculation of the deficit fee is based on the cost of vacant space.
The specific calculation formula is: difference fee u003d booking billing cubic x (full container freight + full container shipping port cost) / standard cubic number. For example, the FCL is 2000usd (the freight paid by the LCL company to the shipping company), the port miscellaneous fee is 800usd, the container type is 20GP, the number of defective products is 8CBM, and then: (2000+800)/25x8u003d896usd.
(2) When quoting customers, it is charged according to the simple calculation rate: loss fee u003d price per cubic meter x number of invoicers of lost goods.
For example, if you quote 50usd/cbm to the customer and 5cbm to the lost cargo, you will lose the cabin fee u003d50x5u003d250usd
(3) Lost Cabin feeu003d (FCL fee/number of billing parties in the cabinet) x number of billing parties Lost goods
For example: if the cost of the whole box is 2000usd, the chargeable amount of the goods in the container is 20cbm, and the chargeable amount of the out of stock is 8cbm, then: the loss fee u003d 2000/20x8u003d800usd. The calculation results of the above three methods are different. Usually the third method calculates the least freight loss, but few LCL companies will calculate the freight loss according to the first method. Unless it is an important customer with good cooperation, the LCL company may consider the third type, or even a reduction. Lost Cabin Fee

Common reasons and preventive measures

(1) The owner of the cargo is too late to enter the warehouse or the person who temporarily cancels the shipment, but the booking person fails to cancel the booking in time. Precautions: Please keep the freight forwarder regularly in communication with the owner before the customs cut-off date and provide timely feedback. And inform the cargo owner that he has the responsibility to notify, otherwise it will incur loss of shipping charges.
(2) A larger proportion of super square/reduced square/overweight. Precaution: Please ask the freight forwarder to ask the owner of the consignment to be consistent with the actual cargo as much as possible, and notify in time if there is any change .
(3) After the goods have entered the warehouse, it is found that the characteristics or specifications of the goods cannot be carried, such as "liquid/dangerous goods/oversized and overweight items". Precautions: Please inform the freight forwarder not to accept liquid/dangerous goods/semi-dangerous goods, and oversize and overweight items must be confirmed in advance.
(4) The customs inspection resulted in the inability to ship in time. Precautions: Please ask the freight forwarder to require the owner of the declaration to be consistent with the bill, the documents and the goods. If the customs has any questions, please cooperate with the customs broker of the freight forwarding company to reply to the customs in time and clearly. What are the requirements of the customs to cooperate as far as possible to ensure timely shipment of the goods.

Prevention: Please ask the freight forwarder to require the owner to declare the same documents, documents, and goods. If the customs has any questions, please cooperate with the customs declarers of the freight forwarding company to reply to the customs in a timely and clear manner. What are the requirements of the customs to cooperate as much as possible to ensure that the goods are shipped in time.​​

In a nutshell, the most important thing for the prevention of LCL loss is to maintain close and good communication between the cargo owner and the freight forwarder. At the same time, the freight forwarder is dedicated to solving problems for the owner in a timely manner, and the owner should also trust the forwarder and meet each other frankly.

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ONE publishes special loading requirements for these two categories of cargo

On March 28, 2022, ONE issued a security bulletin on Special Stowage Requirement for Non-DG and Non-Special Cargoes.

ONE stated in the announcement that when transporting goods, safety is the number one priority. To ensure compliance with

global acceptance policies and safety standards, ONE verifies all bookings to ensure that all shipments are properly declared,

packed and loaded. This measure is a critical step in preventing accidents and ensuring safe handling of cargo.

 

ONE emphasizes that in addition to dangerous goods and special cargoes, the following non-dangerous goods and non-special

cargoes booked at ONE also require special loading to be loaded onto the ships of ONE and its partners.

Additionally, in order to complete the verification, the customer will be required to provide additional instructions and documentation.

This will help ONE achieve a higher standard in the safe transportation of goods.

 

ONE said it was the responsibility of shippers to declare correct cargo information and therefore reminded its customers to check that all

bookings are properly declared.

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How to deal with the problem of overweight containers?

There is information on the maximum weight limit on the unpacking door of each container, such as MAX GROSS: 30480KGS. This means that your box with the goods cannot exceed this weight. Tare weight--20GP: 2200KGS, 40: 3.720-4200KGS, some HQ will have MAX GROSS: 32000KGS.
This is the maximum strength that the container body can withstand. If the loading exceeds this limit, the container body may be deformed, the bottom plate will fall off, and the top beam will be bent. All the resulting losses will be fully borne by the loader. At present, most professional container terminals in China have installed automatic weighbridges. Therefore, as long as the container exceeds the weight limit of the container, the terminal will refuse to accept the container. Therefore, it is recommended that you clearly see the weight limit on the container body before packing, so as to avoid unnecessary repacking operations.

Overweight containers are a very serious problem. As container vessels become larger and containers are stacked higher to keep up with the growth of world trade, overweight containers can:

Wrong ship stowage decision
Restocking the container (and resulting delays and costs) if overweight is determined
folded container stack
Containers lost in water (overweight and
overweight container)
Cargo Liability Claims
Chassis damage
ship damage
Vessel stability and stress risk
Risk of personal injury or death to seafarers and shore workers
Service plan integrity compromised
Correctly declare supply chain service delays for container shippers
Confirmed, booked and available loads are closed at the last minute when the actual weight on board exceeds the declared weight and the total cargo weight exceeds the ship limit or port draft limit.
Loss of revenue and earnings
Liability for overweight accidents and fines on the road, and the resulting time and administrative effort and costs to seek compensation from responsible parties
Impairs the optimum trim and draft of the vessel, resulting in compromised vessel efficiency, suboptimal fuel usage and increased vessel exhaust emissions.

What should I do if I am overweight?
This is mainly divided into overweight port area, overweight shipping company, overweight port of destination

1. The shipping company is overweight
Discuss with the shipowner, make up the overweight fee, and the rest will go as normal;

2. The port area has its own regulations for overweight
If you find that you are overweight when entering the port, you need to negotiate with the port area and pay the overweight fee plus manual handling fee or take out the box and repack it;

3. The destination port is overweight
Generally, if the destination port is overweight within a certain range, the fine can be solved; if the overweight is serious, the cranes along the way cannot be loaded and can only be transferred to a nearby port or returned to the original road.

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How to avoid extra charges in shipping

For SMEs, warehouses, manufacturers, distributors and importers, controlling freight costs is critical to maintaining the profitability of product lines, and even the success of the business itself. Here are some basic steps to avoid incurring additional unexpected costs in shipping.

1. Make sure you receive a fixed cost quote
This is where it becomes important that you correctly report the weight and dimensions of your load. When you're ready to ship, make sure the carrier provides terms that outline all potential costs associated with the shipment and that the items you'll be shipping are properly documented. If you fail to receive these fixed cost quotes, or receive inaccurate records, you may end up paying much more than you expected.

2. Has the correct size and weight
The key to an effective fixed cost quote is accurate length, width, height and weight measurements. If the carrier shows up and your load is bigger or heavier than expected, you will pay more immediately.

3. Record specific delivery and pickup dates
Just as you want accurate fixed cost quotes, you want accurate delivery and pickup dates. It is critical that these times are recorded in writing in case the carrier misses an appointment for either party.

  • When you pay for shipping, the payment is more than your guaranteed space on the truck. You're paying for timeliness, and if you're a business owner, you know how important it is to deliver goods as promised.
  • If you fail to record specific dates for pickup and delivery and provide them in writing, the carrier may miss those dates and you will be charged for services not provided.

Often, delays occur without the carrier's intention. Severe weather can strike at any time, and road collisions can shut down entire highways. Still, it's important to have official documentation proving delivery and pickup dates.

4. Know your pickup and delivery locations and their limitations
Make sure the type of truck you order can reach the pickup and delivery location. Can a 53-foot truck turn in front of your facility? Can they pick up from your dock? Check yourself to make sure the carrier cannot classify the pickup or delivery as residential. Don't misrepresent a residential location as a business and hope the carrier won't notice. Residential pickup or delivery will always cost more. You want to include this information in your original quote request so that you can find a carrier that offers the best price for this particular service as part of your original quote.

5. Don’t overlook special services
If you are ordering goods, please consider whether any special handling is required. In almost all cases, if you fail to report something of this nature, the carrier will charge significantly more than the agreed rate. However, following this advice will not only save you additional shipping costs, it will also keep your shipments safe from unnecessary damage.

  • The most common special services include heating, tailgate, scheduled pick-up and special handling of dangerous goods. Consider what you'll be shipping, and if you think you'll need any of these services, be sure to alert the carrier before your shipment is loaded onto the truck.
  • You won't have to worry about having to pay later, but if your shipment does require these services and you don't receive them, you could lose important shipments in transit.

6. Pack your package properly
If you fail to pack your cargo in the correct way, you may damage not only your cargo, but other cargo being transported within the truck, especially if it is shipped in LTL. This can lead to a costly and avoidable claims process.

7. Make sure all taxes and fuel surcharges are included in the quote
When you get your fixed cost quote, is it "all"? Make sure that taxes and fuel surcharges are clearly stated, otherwise when the carrier adds these charges, the final bill can easily be 20-40% higher. At Freightera, all quotes are all-inclusive, as long as you quote exactly what you're shipping!

8. Please have all customs documents ready and forwarded to the carrier at the time of booking
Before contacting the carrier or broker to arrange a pickup, make sure you have a customs broker that can clear the shipment into the country of delivery and complete all paperwork. If you do not already have a customs broker, seek advice from your carrier or broker in advance. You don't want to leave it until the day it ships, as the shipment could hang up at customs, causing you extra costs, delays and a lot of stress.

9. Make sure you have the coverage you need
Carriers and brokers typically offer little or no insurance ($2.00/lb). If you're shipping valuable goods, be sure to purchase additional insurance, and make sure all quotes clearly state this coverage and its costs. Also check with a third party ahead of time to ensure the carrier or broker has a history of paying claims. Too many carriers and brokers have policies that automatically deny any insurance claims, forcing shippers to sue in the event of damage. Make sure you are properly covered by the insurance company, carrier or broker that covered your claim.

10. Make sure quotes are in your currency
Many carriers operating in the US are actually based in nearby countries. Therefore, the quotes you receive may not be in your most frequently used currency. Due to different exchange rates, the difference between the price you see on the quotation and the price you have to pay can be very large.
When you receive a quote before shipment, make sure the quote is in your currency. If you fail to spot that small but crucial difference when confirming shipping costs, the final bill could be significantly higher than you expected.

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Introduction to container freight terminology, freight forwarding and foreign trade notices

Container

A sea container (also known as a container, freight container, intermodal container, ISO container, hi-cube container, box, conex case, and sea tank) is a steel container that can be moved repeatedly within a product for safe and efficient movement Use an intermodal freight system.
Container shipping comes in many different sizes and options, including specialty options such as hanging garment containers, half-height containers, bulk shift containers and tanks. While these all have their uses, they are very niche.

Container leasing
The container leasing market has been fast-growing over the years. Today, around 55 % of the global container fleet is owned by leasing companies. Making container leasing a force to be reckoned with.
Are you considering leasing containers instead of buying? In that case, keep reading. We’ll tell you all you need to know about the different types of container leasing. As well as weigh the pros and cons of buying containers vs leasing them.

Container terminal
In container transportation, the specific handling department for the exchange and storage of boxes or cargoes. It authorizes the carrier or its agent to carry out the following business:
(1) Exchange and storage of FCL shipments.
(2) Those who have a container freight station shall handle the handover of LCL goods.
(3) Arranging the berthing of container ships, loading and unloading containers, and preparing stowage plans for each voyage.
(4) Handle the compilation and signature of relevant shipping documents.
(5) Prepare and sign the relevant documents for the entry, exit and circulation of the container using the means of transport.
(6) Handle the inspection and maintenance of containers, vehicles, loading and unloading tools, as well as cleaning and fumigation of empty containers.
(7) Send and receive, store and keep empty boxes.
(8) Arrange the stacking of empty boxes and heavy boxes in the yard, and prepare a site allocation plan.
(9) Other related business work. Container loading and unloading areas are generally composed of dedicated docks, frontiers, yards, freight stations, command towers, repair departments, gates and offices. Sometimes the storage yard or freight station can be extended to the transfer station of 5~15 kilometers in the urban area.

Container front yard (marshalling yard)
In front of the container terminal, in order to speed up the loading and unloading of ships, the container is temporarily stacked. Its function is: before the container ship arrives at the port, the export containers are neatly stacked in a planned and orderly manner according to the stowage requirements, and the imported containers are temporarily stacked in front of the wharf during unloading to speed up the loading and unloading operations of the ship.

sea freight

Container yard
A place where heavy or empty containers are handed over, kept and stacked. In some countries, container yards are not divided into front yards or rear yards, which are collectively referred to as yards. The container rear yard is an integral part of the container handling area. It is the place where the FCL of the container transportation "on-site" handover method is handed over (actually, the handover is carried out at the "gateway" of the container unloading area).

Empty container yard (van pool)
A site dedicated to the collection, storage, storage or handover of empty containers. It is specially set up when the container handling area or the transfer station yard is insufficient. This kind of yard does not handle heavy box or cargo handover. It can be operated independently, or it can be set up outside the area by the container handling area. Some capitalist countries, operating such empty container yards, must declare to the shipping association.

Container freight station
The place where the ship and cargo parties handle the handover for the packing and unpacking of the LCL cargo. The carrier can only entrust the operator of one container freight station in a port or inland city. It handles the following main business on behalf of the carrier:
(1) Tally and handover of LCL cargo.
(2) If there is any abnormality in the inspection of the appearance of the goods, an annotation shall be processed.
(3) The stowage and packing of the LCL cargo.
(4) Unpacking and storage of imported unpacked goods.
(5) Seal and issue a station receipt on behalf of the carrier.
(6) Handle various documents and preparations.

The maximum compensation amount that the carrier should bear in the event of cargo damage during container transportation. Limitation of liability for LCL shipments is the same as for conventional shipments. Compensation for FCL is based on some current international precedents. If the number of pieces of goods in the box is not listed on the bill of lading, each box is used as a claim calculation unit. If the number of pieces in the box is listed on the bill of lading, it is still calculated according to the number of pieces. If the damage and loss of the goods are not carried out by sea, but occurred during inland transportation, the maximum compensation amount for land transportation shall be handled. If the container is owned or provided by the shipper, in the event of loss or damage, the responsibility for the loss or damage is indeed the responsibility of the carrier, and it should also be regarded as a claim calculation unit.

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China-Thailand Customs Sign AEO Mutual Recognition Action Plan

On March 25, the "Action Plan of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Thai Customs Administration on the Mutual Recognition Arrangement of "Accredited Operators" was signed online. The first AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement Action Plan signed by member countries' customs.

Sun Yuning, deputy director of the General Administration of Customs of China, and Jizhana Xinushan, deputy director of the Thai Customs Department, signed on behalf of both parties. Sun Yuning said that the signing of the AEO Mutual Recognition Action Plan between the customs of China and Thailand is another pragmatic achievement of the customs cooperation between the two countries, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the AEO cooperation between the two sides.

China and Thailand have had close economic and trade cooperation for a long time. China has been Thailand's largest trading partner for many years, and Thailand's largest export market for agricultural products; Thailand is China's third largest trading partner among ASEAN countries. In 2021, the total bilateral trade volume between China and Thailand exceeded the US$100 billion mark for the first time, reaching US$131.18 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33%. During the same period, there were 83,000 Chinese enterprises engaged in bilateral trade between China and Thailand, of which there were more than 2,300 high-level certified Chinese enterprises engaged in import and export business with Thailand, with an import and export volume of about 143 billion yuan, accounting for about 143 billion yuan in imports and exports from China to Thailand. The total is nearly two percent.

According to the "Action Plan", China-Thailand Customs will speed up the negotiation on various issues of the AE0 mutual recognition arrangement, strive to realize China-Thailand AE0 mutual recognition as soon as possible, and effectively make the China-Thailand AEO mutual recognition cooperation a model of customs cooperation among RCEP member states.

China and Thailand have had close economic and trade cooperation for a long time. China has been Thailand's largest trading partner for many years, and Thailand's largest export market for agricultural products; Thailand is China's third largest trading partner among ASEAN countries. In 2021, the total bilateral trade volume between China and Thailand exceeded the US$100 billion mark for the first time, reaching US$131.18 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33%. During the same period, there were 83,000 Chinese enterprises engaged in bilateral trade between China and Thailand, of which there were more than 2,300 high-level certified Chinese enterprises engaged in import and export business with Thailand, with an import and export volume of about 143 billion yuan, accounting for about 143 billion yuan in imports and exports from China to Thailand. The total is nearly two percent.

According to the "Action Plan", China-Thailand Customs will speed up the negotiation on various issues of the AE0 mutual recognition arrangement, strive to realize China-Thailand AE0 mutual recognition as soon as possible, and effectively make the China-Thailand AEO mutual recognition cooperation a model of customs cooperation among RCEP member states.

AEO is the abbreviation of Authorized Economic Operator, that is, "authenticated operator". It is advocated by the World Customs Organization. The customs will certify enterprises with high credit status, law-abiding and level, and provide preferential customs clearance facilities to certified enterprises. of a system.

Since the implementation of the AEO system in 2008, China Customs has been vigorously promoting the international mutual recognition of AEO, focusing on improving the level of domestic and overseas customs clearance facilitation of Chinese enterprises, reducing the customs clearance cost of enterprises, and enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises in the international market. Up to now, China Customs has signed AEO mutual recognition agreements with 22 economies such as the European Union and Singapore, covering 48 countries (regions), and the number of countries (regions) in mutual recognition ranks first in the world. Among them, there are 32 countries jointly building the "Belt and Road", 5 RCEP member countries and 13 Central and Eastern European countries.

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These common Chinese herbal medicines are still dangerous chemicals!

Cinnabar, borneol, turpentine, these commonly used Chinese herbal medicines included in the "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" (2020 edition), can you think that they are still dangerous chemicals? Let's take a look at their little-known "two sides" together.

Dangerous chemicals in common Chinese herbal medicines

1. Borneol

Borneol, also known as card brain, orange slice, borneol, is obtained by extracting the resin and volatile oil of Dipterocarpaceae plant borneol. It is a white crystalline powder or flake crystal. , spicy and cool. It can be used as medicine to open the orifices and refresh the mind, clear heat and relieve pain.

Borneol is a hazardous chemical listed in Item 1232 of China's "Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals" (2015 Edition), the product name is "2-Citol", the CAS number is: 507-70-0, and its hazardous categories include: flammable solids , specific target organ toxicity, etc.
At the same time, in the United Nations "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" (TDG), borneol is listed as Class 4.1 dangerous goods (flammable solids), the United Nations number (UN number) is 1312, and the recommended packing group is Class III .

2. Cinnabar
Cinnabar, also known as cinnabar, cinnabar, red dan, and mercury sand, is a natural ore of mercury sulfide, mainly containing mercury sulfide, as well as realgar, apatite, asphaltene and other substances. The appearance is granular or flake-like, bright red or dark red, and shiny. Weight, brittleness, flakes are easily broken, powdery ones have a shimmering luster, slight gas, and light taste. It can be used medicinally to clear the heart and calm convulsions, soothe the nerves and improve the eyesight.
In the "Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals" (2015 edition), cinnabar is listed as item 1286, the chemical name is "mercury sulfide", the CAS number is: 1344-48-5, and the hazard categories include: acute toxicity, specific target Organ toxicity, harm to aquatic environment, etc.
At the same time, in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations (TDG), cinnabar is listed as Category 6.1 dangerous goods (toxic substances), the UN number is 2025, and the recommended packaging category is Category II.

3. Turpentine
Turpentine oil is an oleoresin exuded from several plants of the Pinaceae genus, and the volatile oil extracted by distillation or other methods, the main component is terpenes. It is a colorless to slightly yellow clear liquid, with a specific odor, long-term storage or exposure to the air, the odor will gradually increase, and the color will gradually turn yellow. It can relieve muscle pain, treat joint pain and neuralgia, and apply it to the affected area when sprained. It can also promote blood circulation and reduce swelling.
In the "Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals" (2015 edition), turpentine is listed as item 2098, CAS number is: 8006-64-2, and the hazard categories include: flammable liquid, skin corrosion, serious eye damage, skin cancer, Inhalation hazard, hazard to aquatic environment, etc.
In the United Nations "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations" (TDG), turpentine is listed as Class 3 dangerous goods (flammable liquids), the United Nations number is 1299, and the recommended packing group is Class III.

It can be seen from this that borneol, cinnabar, turpentine, etc., in addition to the attributes of Chinese herbal medicines, also belong to the hazardous chemicals listed in the "Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals". Then, when the above-mentioned Chinese herbal medicines are exported as commodities, what customs supervision requirements need to be met? Woolen cloth?

Customs supervision requirements

Regulatory Requirements for Exporting Hazardous Chemicals
The "Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals" stipulates that hazardous chemical production enterprises shall provide chemical safety technical instructions consistent with the hazardous chemicals they produce, and affix the corresponding chemical safety labels on the packaging. The packaging of hazardous chemicals shall comply with the requirements of laws, administrative regulations and rules and the requirements of standards, and the type, specification, method and single quality of the packaging shall be compatible with the nature and use of the hazardous chemicals contained.

According to the "Announcement on Issues Concerning the Inspection and Supervision of Imported and Exported Hazardous Chemicals and Their Packaging" (Announcement No. 129 [2020] of the General Administration of Customs), the customs shall Inspection of the product and its packaging.

Then the cinnabar, borneol, turpentine, etc. listed in the catalogue of hazardous chemicals, no matter whether the customs supervision condition corresponding to the HS code is "B", and whether the inspection and quarantine category is "N", it is necessary to declare the origin of hazardous chemicals before exporting. And export dangerous goods packaging use appraisal, inspection and appraisal pass the electronic account book and packaging use appraisal result sheet before export.

/ By tjchinafreight ivy / Shipping

Do you know all these surcharges for shipping?

Due to various reasons of the ship, cargo, port and other aspects, the ship party increases expenses or suffers economic losses when transporting goods. In order to compensate for these expenses or losses, the ship party stipulates additional charges in addition to the basic rate. Call Surcharge or Additional.
There are many types of surcharges, and as some circumstances change, new surcharges may be removed or established. This article is to sort out the more commonly used shipping surcharges at present, hoping to help you better understand the shipping surcharges (so as not to be pitted).

emergency fuel surcharge
The last bunker-related line in this list of ocean surcharges is the emergency bunker surcharge. This fee is imposed by the carrier when fuel prices rise sharply. Because it makes it more expensive to run ships and move containers around the world.
This is another surcharge that you can't stop.

Comprehensive rate increase surcharge GRI
The full name of GRI is General Rate Increase. It is generally used on South American routes and American routes. Due to various reasons such as ports, ships, fuel oil, cargo or other aspects, the shipping company's transportation costs have increased significantly. In order to compensate for these increased expenses, the shipowners add a comprehensive rate increase surcharge.

Peak Season Surcharge PSS
The full name of PSS is Peak Season Surcharge. This fee is generally charged by many shipping companies for excuses when the freight is busy in the peak season, which is somewhat similar to the price increase in my country's "Spring Festival". April to November each year is generally the peak season for world freight.

Terminal handling fee THC
The full name of THC is Terminal Handling Charge. It can be further divided into OTHC-Origin Terminal Handling Charge, which is the terminal operation fee at the port of departure and DTHC-Destination Terminal Handling Charge, which is the terminal operation fee at the destination port.

Out of spec
If the cargo is oversized, it means that the cargo cannot fit into the hexagonal container due to its size. In this case, you'll have to pay an oversize fee because the cargo will take up more space, require extra material to secure, and mean less space to stack the containers.

Origin Receipt Charge ORC
The full name is Original Receiving Charge local receiving fee/origin receiving fee/origin receiving fee. This fee is more complicated, and it is both different and related to the terminal operating fee THC. ORC is only available in southern China, mainly in Guangdong ports, while THC is available in all ports (including those in Guangdong). There is only one charge for ORC and THC - if you charge ORC, you don't charge for THC. If you receive THC, you will not receive ORC again.
ORC is specially designed for shipping from various ports in southern China, and the destination ports are these ocean routes such as North America, Central and South America, Europe and North Africa. Ports in southern China to other destination ports, such as Southeast Asia, are the same as ports in other regions, and only collect THC.

Overload surcharge
There is no way to bypass the heavy load surcharge if you are shipping unusually heavy shipments. This is a charge because heavy cargo is more difficult to load and unload than light cargo. However, these types of cargo also require specialized equipment such as cranes. A surcharge helps make up for this.

Port Congestion Surcharge PCS
The full name is Port Congestion Surcharge. When the port is crowded or particularly busy, the waiting time and schedule of the ship will be extended, and the port berthing fees such as tugboat fees may also increase, which will cause a substantial increase in transportation costs. In order to make up for this cost loss, the shipping company will charge the shipper. Port congestion surcharge.

Container Imbalance Surcharge CIC
The full name of CIC is Container Imbalance Charge, sometimes called Container Imbalance Surcharge. This fee is a surcharge imposed by the shipping company in order to make up for the cost of shipping empty containers due to the imbalance of trade volume or seasonal changes resulting in the imbalance of cargo flow and containers.