Join our crew and become one of the 104,571 members that receive our newsletter.

hazardous cargo


Friday, March 18, 2022
brexit port
Shipping

Wan Hai Lines Announces Big Fines for Misdeclared Cargo Containers

Tawainese shipping company Wan Hai Lines (WHL) says it will begin charging shippers with steep fines for misdeclared cargoes. “From now on, if the

March 18, 2022
Total Views: 7950

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
FMC Commissioner ‘Troubled’ By Reports of Ocean Carriers Refusing Hazardous Import Cargoes
Shipping

FMC Commissioner ‘Troubled’ By Reports of Ocean Carriers Refusing Hazardous Import Cargoes

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the United States has been alerted to reports that ocean carriers are refusing import cargoes of hazardous materials

September 7, 2021
Total Views: 1729

Friday, August 7, 2020
Beirut Blast a Wake-Up Call on Dangers of Ammonium Nitrate, Experts Warn
Maritime News

Beirut Blast a Wake-Up Call on Dangers of Ammonium Nitrate, Experts Warn

By Maayan Lubell, Rami Ayyub and Katharine Houreld Aug 7 (Reuters) – The devastating explosion in Beirut should be a wake-up call for countries on the

August 7, 2020
Total Views: 72

Friday, August 9, 2019
shipping containers
Maritime News

More Carriers to Fine Rogue Shippers for Misdeclared Goods in Containers

By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Carriers are cracking down on rogue shippers by threatening significant financial penalties for misdeclared

August 9, 2019
Total Views: 83

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
maersk honam fire damage
Maritime News

Maersk Says New Dangerous Goods Guidelines to Improve Containership Safety After Maersk Honam Fire

The world’s top shipping line Maersk has implemented new guidelines on the stowage of dangerous goods after a review of its safety procedures in the

September 26, 2018
Total Views: 2453

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
cheshire fire
Maritime News

INTERCARGO Calls for Corrective Action on Designation of Certain Fertilizer Cargo Under IMSBC Code

INTERCARGO, the international trade association representing the interests of dry cargo vessel owners, is calling on the International Maritime Organization

September 4, 2018
Total Views: 62
close

JOIN OUR CREW

Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 104,571 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.

gCaptain’s full coverage of the maritime shipping industry, including containerships, tankers, dry bulk, LNG, breakbulk and more.