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Rolling with the punches – drawing parallels between a concert and the shipping industry

I was fortunate enough to attend Bryan Adams' "Rolling with the Punches" concert over the weekend in Johannesburg, South Africa.. My word, what a...

Evolution of Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC)

The term Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier was formally defined under the US Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. § 40102).. This Act codified the...

Your carrier just declared “End of Voyage”.. What are your options..!!

Your carrier has declared End of Voyage and your container is sitting at a port you never planned for.. The carrier has walked away,...

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