Post a series of case studies, & internal discussions, we have decided to revisit the scope of MSDS Queries Team. Today, MSDS Queries team receives a lot of queries from Shippers via Maersk’s Customer Experience / Sales Support & Booking Teams regarding their cargo declarations, and queries around cargo acceptance as Dangerous Goods or Non-Dangerous Goods. As per international maritime dangerous goods regulations, the correct classification of goods is the sole responsibility of the shipper/customer/Cargo Owner & Shippers must provide a dangerous goods transport document containing detailed information about the dangerous goods being transported. This includes the proper shipping name, class, UN number, packing group, and any additional handling instructions. What does this change of scope mean for Shippers / Maersk’s Customer ...

Global Carriers Expand Routes: New Services Target Asia, Africa & Mediterranean Trade Lanes   Leading shipping lines, including Maersk, CMA CGM, and Evergreen Marine, have announced significant route adjustments to enhance connectivity and meet surging demand in key markets. Freight forwarders and logistics providers are urged to update cargo plans to leverage faster transit times and expanded coverage.   Key Shipping Route Updates CMA CGM Launches SEAS 3 Service for Asia-South America TradeThe French carrier unveiled its new SEAS 3 route, tailored for cargo moving from Far East Asia to South America's East Coast. Port Rotation: Shanghai – Shekou (China) – Vung Tau (Vietnam) – Singapore – Santos (Brazil) – Singapore – Shanghai. Freight Forwarder Insight:&nbs...

On March 25th, the State Administration of Taxation, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued the "Announcement on Relevant Matters Concerning the Standardized Management of Export Optimization Services for Goods Subject to Domestic Link Tax".   In order to thoroughly implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, further optimize the business environment, and promote the high-quality development of foreign trade exports, the following announcement will be made regarding the management of export services for taxable goods (hereinafter referred to as taxable goods): 1、 Taxpayers exporting taxable goods shall be subject to value-added tax and consumption tax as if they were domestic sales...