From 19 February 2024, the port of Livorno introduced new requirements on the use of ultra-low sulphur fuels for calling vessels.
Law firm and / or Correspondent in Italy, advise that the new requirements are specified in a harbourmaster’s ordinance which was issued at the request of the municipality.
Civil unrest in Haiti is impacting port operations across the country.
The tensions in Haiti continue to increase and are turning very violent by the ongoing civil unrest situation.
Vessels are calling at ports in Eastern Asia and Russia Far East between May and October should be inspected and obtain a certification that they are free from Flighted Spongy Moth Complex (FSMC) prior to departure.
The best practices for operators to avoid claims due to inaccurate cargo declaration for solid bulk cargoes in Brazil.
Despite mandatory requirements for shipper information on solid bulk cargoes, inaccurate or incomplete cargo declarations are still common in shipments leaving Brazil’s ports. This can generate multiple losses, sometimes with devastating consequences.