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Tracking hazardous cargo misdeclarations in real time

Cargo misdeclaration is nothing new to shipping and has been continuing for years especially in containerised shipments for various reasons..

Apart from the loss of millions of dollars worth of goods and assets, such misdeclarations also result in maritime disasters which have a huge impact on the environment and the loss of life (human or otherwise)..

There are enough examples of the consequences due to misdeclarations both in misdeclaration in weight and/or misdeclaration of hazardous content..

To tackle the scourge of weight misdeclaration, IMO and other stakeholders imposed the requirement of SOLAS VGM which came into effect in July 2016..

While life after SOLAS VGM seems to be hunky-dory and no major incidents have directly attributed to weight misdeclarations, hazardous cargo misdeclaration still seems to be rampant and several shipping lines are “gatvol” of these misdeclarations and have imposed severe financial penalties on the defaulters..

ZIM recently developed and implemented an innovative AI-based screening software to detect and identify incidents of misdeclared hazardous cargo before loading to vessel..

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Pitfalls of digitalisation in shipping and freight

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by Hariesh Manaadiar Bill of Lading, Blockchain, Digitalisation, Documentation, Freight Container, Freight Forwarding, Hazardous, Maritime, Opinion, Shipping, Technology bill of lading, blockchain, Digital Freight Forwarder, Digitalisation, Documentation, hazardous cargo 4 Comments Estimated reading time = 10 minutes

Digitisation, Digitalisation, Digital Transformation are some buzz words that have recently taken the shipping and freight industry by storm..

Let’s take a quick look at what these terms mean and what it is all about..

While Digitalisation is inevitable in the industry, there are also some pitfalls and you can read about the pitfalls and how to avoid it here..

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The process of hazardous cargo approval, acceptance and shipment

November 12, 2020October 24, 2018 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous, Shipping and Freight, Vessel Operation dangerous goods, hazardous cargo, hazardous cargo acceptance, hazardous cargo approval 10 Comments Estimated reading time = 8 minutes

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On this blog there are many articles relating to hazardous goods or dangerous goods, various types of hazardous cargoes and other information relating to the shipping of this special cargo..

It all begins with a hazardous cargo approval and in this article, I will explain how the hazardous cargo approval and cargo acceptance process works between the customer and the shipping line..

It is imperative that the shipper and all parties involved in the transportation of hazardous goods follow the due processes for the acceptance of hazardous cargo and do due diligence before approval of hazardous cargo as many lives depend on this..

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What are the mandatory details required for the transportation of hazardous cargo by road..??

November 6, 2019May 9, 2018 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous, Shared Articles, Shipping Knowledge dangerous cargo, dangerous goods, hazardous cargo, hazardous goods, IMDG Code, IMDG Compliance Centre, IMO, Shashi Kallada 6 Comments Estimated reading time = 10 minutes

Hazardous goods can be defined as materials or items with hazardous properties which if not properly controlled, may present a potential hazard to human and animal health and safety, the environment and infrastructure..

Hazardous goods must be classified, packaged, marked, labelled and packed as per the regulations set out by the IMDG Code by the International Maritime Organisation and also needs to be handled with utmost care and consideration of its dangerous nature..

Any misdeclaration, miscommunication or incorrect documentation could have severe consequences and could prove disastrous to human lives on shore or on a ship..

We all need to understand that Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Goods have been given this name for a reason..

In this article we discuss the mandatory details required for the transportation of hazardous cargo by road.. Are the transporters taking these requirements seriously..?? Join the discussion..

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All about Dangerous Goods segregation

June 27, 2016 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous, Shared Articles, Shipping Knowledge dangerous goods, hazardous cargo, IMDG Code, Segregation table, Shashi Kallada 2 Comments Estimated reading time = 4 minutes

Article outlining all that we need to know about Dangerous Goods segregation.. Courtesy of Shashi Kallada – IMDG Code Compliance Centre

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Hazardous Cargo Freight and Global Transport

November 4, 2020April 6, 2016 by David Muckian Guest Article, Hazardous, Shipping Knowledge, SOLAS VGM dangerous goods, hazardous cargo 14 Comments Estimated reading time = 15 minutes

An article explaining all you need to know about Hazardous Cargo Freight and Global Transport..

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What is Dangerous Goods

May 27, 2019August 17, 2015 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous, Shipping and Freight, SOLAS VGM dangerous goods, hazardous cargo, IMDG, Tianjin 6 Comments Estimated reading time = 15 minutes

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Dangerous goods (also referred to as Hazardous Cargo) means the substances, materials and articles that are covered by the IMDG Code and is cargo that is considered to be hazardous because of its flammable, corrosive, poisonous nature or other properties..

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Dangerous goods movement procedure in South African ports

August 8, 2014 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous dangerous goods, hazardous cargo, TNPA, Transnet National Port Authority 2 Comments Estimated reading time = 2 minutes

Transnet National Ports Authority in South Africa has released procedures for movement of hazardous cargoes in port areas, classing dangerous goods for stay within the port..

The ports covered are Richards Bay, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Ngqura, East London, Mossel Bay, Cape Town & Saldanha Bay

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Reiterating the importance of SOLAS

September 17, 2018March 30, 2014 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous, Maritime Disasters, SOLAS VGM hazardous cargo, Rena 2 Comments Estimated reading time = 1 minute

In the aftermath of the RENA disaster, this article displays a few images to reiterate the importance of SOLAS..

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Eugen Maersk fire revives concerns about misdeclared cargo

January 17, 2019June 21, 2013 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous hazardous cargo, International Maritime Organization, Maersk Line, misdeclaration, misdeclared cargo Leave a comment Estimated reading time = 4 minutes

A valid concern regarding the declaration and stowage of cargo on container ships.. There have been far too many incidents of late relating to ship accidents as can be seen from below infographic provided courtesy of WWF.. Carrier investigates whether box contents listed as household goods were hazardous. A FIRE that … Read more here..

Vehicles with combustion engines to be shipped as Hazardous cargo

October 27, 2014January 5, 2012 by Hariesh Manaadiar Hazardous, Shipping and Freight dangerous goods, Flammable liquid, Fuel cell, Fuel tank, hazardous cargo, IMDG Code, Internal combustion engine, shipping education, shipping information, shipping knowledge 17 Comments Estimated reading time = 5 minutes

Vehicles with combustion engines to be shipped as Hazardous cargo It has been advised that as per IMDG Code Amendment 35, effective 1st January 2012, all equipment fitted with an internal combustion engine will fall within the scope of the IMDG Code and must be notified to carriers as dangerous goods, UN 3166, Class 9.. A dangerous goods declaration and … Read more here..