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Forwarders will be warned this week of the potentially high cost of doing business without proper checks on new shippers.
The reminder comes from the WCA freight network at its annual conference in Singapore.
Andy Robins, WCA customer relations manager, told The Loadstar several recent cases had underlined how simple background checks could have prevented forwarders from becoming liable for a huge environmental pollution fine and unpaid customs duties.
One case involved a sea fright shipment from the US to Rotterdam. The cargo was misdeclared as “scrap metal” and ...
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