Try to Cover Losses in Shipping Accident? Here are Tips!

FOLLOW US TO KNOW MORE A serious fire has broken out on board a 15,262 TEU Maersk Line containership in the Arabian Sea in which four crew members have gone missing.  Accident video    The voyage, named Maersk Honam 806w, was heading to Mediterranean from Qingdao on February 13. There were at least 4 voyages of 4 shipping companies in the ship sharing: ● Hamburg Süd — SERA2 ● HMM — AM2 ● Maersk Line — AE11 ● MSC — Jade    Right at this moment, no news is good news.     What should shippers do with accident?  Generally, for shippers, there are 3 situations: ● You didn’t buy insurance in the case of CIF terms: This is the worst situation. You won’t get any payment for goods. And you have to pay General Average expenditure and shipping cost to the shipping company. Worse still, you may subject to consignee’s claim for compensation on goods. ● You have bought insurance in the case of CIF terms: You can claim against insurance company. For General Average expenditure, you can claim against insurance on it if the insurance you bought included the expenditure. Moreover, you need to pay shipping cost to the shipping company as well. ● In the case of FOB terms: The responsibility shall be on the consignee. But if the consignee refuses to accept the goods or goes into bankruptcy, the shipper has to subject to great losses on his own!     No INSURANCE?  One of our customer asked us that : So if you didn’t buy insurance, above all, you should confirm that whether your containers are damaged or not.   ● The goods have already burnt down: The shipping company will charge the shipper for packing list and invoice to verify goods value, then compensate a part of the loss. ● Goods suffer from no damage: According to the Law of General Average, the shipper will be called on to contribute a portion, based upon of a share or percentage to the merchants whose goods had been tossed overboard to avert imminent peril. After that, the shipping company will arrange another time for transferring remaining cargo. And it may take a certain period for transshipment.      What is General Average?  The law of general average is a legal principle of maritime law according to which all parties in a sea venture proportionally share any losses resulting from a voluntary sacrifice of part of the ship or cargo to save the whole in an emergency (for instance, when the crew throws some cargo overboard to lighten the ship in a storm).   General Average Loss Types of General Average Loss are: ❶ Loss from abandoned cargoes; ❷ Loss caused by fire suppression; ❸ Loss from discarded damaged cargoes ❹ Loss caused by voluntary grounding;  ❺ Loss from damaged machine and ship boiler; ❻ Loss from marine materials which are used by bunkers; ❼ Loss caused by unloading cargoes; ❽ Loss of freight. General Average expenditures General Average expenditures include: ❶ Salvage award;  ❷ Fees of deloading grounding vessel; ❸ Fees of port of refuge; ❹ Substituted expenses; ❺ Advances and interests on General Average; ❻ Adjustment average. How to calculate? ❶ General Average Loss Rate = (Gross amount of General Average / Gross amount of Contributory Value) * 100% ❷ Each portion of General Average = Each portion of Contributory Value * General Average Loss Rate     Kindly Reminder  The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but viewing from the fire site and video, some experts say that it is likely caused by Inflammable and dangerous goods. In this case, we are here to remind you that: ✘ Do not try to conceal or falsely declare dangerous cargoes merely for the sake of saving little amount of money. Otherwise, you will subject to great losses and even strict punishment! ✔ Remember to buy insurance for your cargoes in case of any shipping accident.     For more shipping and logistics information, welcome to follow HACOSLogistics! Thanks for your support! HACOS, Your Trustworthy Logistics Partner

Use Z-visa to Skip Airport Lines in China? Check It!

More great news for foreign travelers in China. Frequent travelers with a Z visa can now use the E-Channel to skip immigration queues at the airport, according to China Briefing. This comes just recently after China introduced six-day, 144-hour visa-free transit to foreigners from 51 countries. You’ll need to apply in advance to be able to use the E-Channel service. We’ve outlined the process below. Step 1 Check If Your Passport Is Compatible   Before you apply for the E-Channel program, check to see if your passport is compatible. You’ll need a new biometric (“e-passport”) enabled with a microchip symbol on the front, as well as a valid Chinese visa with at least six months of validity and a corresponding residence permit. Step 2 Ask For An E-Channel Application Form   The next time you arrive at the immigration area of an international airport, ask duty officers for the application form, which can be submitted at several border offices across China. They’ll direct you to the E-Channel registration counter, where you’ll be required to fill out a “Biometrics Data Release Authorization” form, which will allow your information to be entered into the system. The registration process is free of charge. Some Chinese language skills may be required to communicate with the immigration staff and fill out the form*. Step 3 Complete the application   Once you have the form, the application process is pretty simple. All you have to do is fill out and sign the form, have your photo taken and scan both thumb prints. The information will then be stored in your passport’s microchip. Step 4 Begin Using the E-Channel!   Once your registration is complete, you’ll be able to use the E-Channel the same day without any further requirements. Upon arrival at E-Channel terminal, you’ll be required to scan your passport photo page. This will open the doors to the E-Channel area. A scan will then be taken of your face and you’ll be required to put your thumbs on a fingerprint scanner to confirm your identity. Once that’s all complete, the exit doors will open and you’ll be able to pass through immigration with minimal hassle.  If any issues arise at the E-Channel, you’ll have to go through the normal immigration line. Should you decide to cancel your E-Channel service for any reason, you’ll need to apply for a cancellation form and submit it to the E-Channel Enrollment office. Additional documents may be required as proof of identity. * Since February 2018, a bilingual English-Chinese form is available at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.         Share to let your friends know!         Source: That’sGuangzhou ?These Articles May Help You Enter China Without Visa: 24, 72 & 144 Hour Options! How to Apply For Family Visa? Check It Out! Only 3 Days To Get HK Visa, Try This Way! How to Apply For Non-criminal Record For Work Permit? How to Get a Chinese Tourist Visa? Check it! Must-see When Apply For or Extend Chinese Visa! Tell You All Types of Chinese Visas!  HACOS,Business Services Solutions Master