Transpacific trade – follow my lead
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In its May edition of Logistics Executive Briefing, Drewry ...
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Comment on this article
Chas Deller
May 26, 2015 at 4:58 pmHI, do u know if this format has been ratified by the FMC in USA?
Mike Wackett
May 28, 2015 at 9:01 amI suspect not Chas – but I will seek confirmation from BIMCO
Mike Wackett
June 01, 2015 at 2:02 pmHi Chas,
BIMCO confirm SERVICECON can be used in the US using Annex A
Drop me a line and I will pass you the details.
CHAS DELLER
June 01, 2015 at 4:14 pmThanks Mike yes please forward
Chas