News / To contract, or not to contract: that is the big question for the smaller shipper

26/05/2015

Against a backcloth of intensified freight rate volatility and cancelled sailings on global tradelanes, transport consultant Drewry has examined whether it is an advantage for small and medium sized shippers to sign volume contracts with ocean carriers.

In its May edition of Logistics Executive Briefing, Drewry ...

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Chas Deller
May 26, 2015 at 4:58 pm
HI, do u know if this format has been ratified by the FMC in USA?

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Mike Wackett
May 28, 2015 at 9:01 am
I suspect not Chas – but I will seek confirmation from BIMCO

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Mike Wackett
June 01, 2015 at 2:02 pm
Hi Chas,
BIMCO confirm SERVICECON can be used in the US using Annex A
Drop me a line and I will pass you the details.

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- CHAS DELLER
  June 01, 2015 at 4:14 pm
  Thanks Mike yes please forward
  
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