GSBN expands Cargo Release rollout to Latin America

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) an independent, non-profit technology consortium building a blockchain-enabled operating system designed to redefine global trade, has achieved to expand its application, named Cargo Release, in Latin America, starting with ports in Mexico and Panama.

Cargo Release offers a paperless, efficient and transparent solution that connects all stakeholders at the port of import, including shipping lines, consignees, their agents and terminals.

“As global trade...

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ITIC Warns of Issues With Receiving Original Bills of Lading

  • As the world continues to face lockdowns due to the Coronavirus outbreak the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has issued advice that warns port agents of issues with receiving original bills of lading.
  • The consignee may claim that they have not received the bill of lading from the shipper or cannot present it to the port agent because of lockdown.
  • In the instance that the original bills of lading remain with the load port agent ITIC recommends that its previously published “Te...

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