Cargo Misdeclaration

AI Based Screening Software Deployed To Root Out Misdeclared Cargoes

  • AI based screening deployed to root out misdeclared cargoes, the source of boxship fire accidents. 
  • ZIMGuard system scans shippers’ cargo declarations at early stages and flags potential cases of misdeclared cargo.
  • The system is already in use in major ports in China, the US and Israel, and all ZIM routes are expected to be equipped by the end of the year.
  • Zim is ready to licence its new technology to its peers.
  • 5-10% of an average containership’s cargo is declared hazardous goods and 12% of...

https://mfame.guru/ai-based-screening-software-deployed-to-root-out-misdeclared-cargoes/

Maersk Announces Cargo Misdeclaration Fee To Handle Mismatches

In a major development, Maersk has announced that they are introducing a special cargo misdeclaration fee of 500 USD from 1 July, 2020 due to safety and operational challenges with dimension mismatches, says a press release published on their website.

How is the fee applied?
  • The fee is applicable to shipments which at gate-in exceed the booked dimensions in any way.
  • Five days prior to departure date, our Special Cargo team will reach out to the customer to confirm the booked dimensions, as well...

https://mfame.guru/maersk-announces-cargo-misdeclaration-fee-to-handle-mismatches/