NCB calls for urgent reform to reduce container-related incidents caused by misdeclared dangerous cargoes
The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) has called for an urgent reform to stem the increasing number of container-related incidents caused by poorly stowed, undeclared or misdeclared dangerous cargoes.
A recent inspection by the NCB has revealed an alarming number of containers carried by sea include misdeclared cargoes that represent a serious risk to crew, vessel and the environment.
In a newly released white paper the NCB, a US inspection body authorised to certify compliance with dangerous goods regulations, has called for the industry to adopt a comprehensive, holistic and coordinated approach to address this worrying trend.
You need a free subscription to read the entire article.
Subscribe
Subscribe for FREE and gain access to all our content.
More than 5000+ articles.
Related Posts
Other News
Container Management (cm) has been published for more than 30 years serving the port, terminal, intermodal and container handling equipment industries worldwide.
