If you have other questions which are not listed here,
please contact us for a promt reply.
What is Express Bill
of Lading (B/L) / Seaway Bill?
It operates on similar principle as an airway bill i.e. goods
are considered delivered as soon as they are tendered to the
line. This is a very useful document when cargo has to be delivered
immediately upon arrival at destination. This document can only
be used when no bank negotiation is involved.
Can
frozen and chilled cargoes be carried in containers?
Yes, but cargoes must be in refrigerated or reefer containers
Can Terminal Handling Charge (THC) incurred
at destination be paid at Port of Loading?
THC forms part of local charges and to be paid at the respective
port where the charges are incurred.
Do
you service inland destinations?
To better meet your needs, we can arrange for inland haulage
to service major inland destinations covered by our network
on request. Contact The Cargo Co. for more information.
Do you accept shipment of dangerous cargo?
Yes, we do. Acceptance of such cargo will be in accordance with
IMO (International Maritime Organisation) guidance. Contact
The Cargo Co. for more information.
Can B/L be issued to a third party
at another location besides Port of Loading?
Yes, as long as The Cargo Co. has office located at the intended
place of issuance. Shipper must provide written notice in advance
to The Cargo Co. on such intention.
Can
I include clauses on the original B/L?
Though The Cargo Co. discourages such request, we would cater
to special circumstances like requirement by Letter of Credit
(LC).
Can I ask for combined or split B/L after the cargo
has arrived at destination?
Yes, and if the manifest has been submitted to the customs at
destination, there will probably be penalty charges imposed
by the customs which to be borne by the shipper or consignee.
Can I arrange for email-release cargo to the
consignee?
You have to surrender original B/Ls and provide a letter of
intent at the B/L issuance port or Port of Loading.
Can I request to hold my laden containers at transshipment port?
The request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is
subject to the regulations of the transshipment port. Usually,
if the request is accepted, both shipper and consignee have
to furnish Letters of Indemnity as well as be accountable for
extra costs (if any).
