The Chinese Government has implemented stricter controls on waste importation by adding a substantial number of solid waste types to the list of banned wastes which cannot be imported into China without a license. Their full advice, along with the current list of all excluded waste cargoes can be accessed by clicking HERE.
The potential consequences of breaching the regulations for Shipowners are:-
1. A fine between RMB 100,000 and RMB 1,000,000; and
2. Costs of disposal of the waste; and
3. Depending upon the offence, a criminal prosecution.

On June 5th, 2017, the Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) chosen to cut diplomatic ties with the State of Qatar. This impacts all borders, airspace & maritime connections.

Accordingly, DP World Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi Terminals have issued notices stopping the services to/from Qatar ports (including transshipment cargo).

In observance with the above guidelines we are stopping cargo acceptance for Qatar via Dubai.

We are working on alternative solutions to clear up the shipments which are already here or on water.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

As of the 1st of April 2017, HM customs & revenue will no longer accept a HMC&R C3 customs Form as standard process for the clearance of personal effects for persons transferring residency to the UK from outside the EU.

An application will now need to be made prior to sailing using the below link to obtain a unique declaration number, which will need to be listed on the bill of lading at the time of sailing.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-transfer-of-residence-tor-relief-tor01

* It is advised that when completing the application, this should be saved as a PDF form and emailed to nch@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk (the applicant should also include their email address for further communication to speed up the process)

Failure to complete this application will be result in the c’nee being responsible for paying full customs duties & taxes on their cargo. If the c’nee fails to complete this application, or is unwilling to pay duties / taxes, this will result in their cargo being seized and destroyed without notice.

The same application will need to be made for any persons transferring their private motor vehicle to the UK.

If you require any further information on this change of legislation, the below link can assist.

http://www.bifa.org/information/regulation?p=2