November 15 will see the implementation by Hapag-Lloyd of a US$15000 fee per container globally for purposely undeclared or misdeclared hazardous cargoes.
This, it said, was to ensure the safety of its crew, ships and customer cargo onboard.
“Hapag-Lloyd holds the shipper liable and responsible for all costs and consequences related to violations, fines, damages, incidents, claims and corrective measures resulting from cases of undeclared or misdeclared dangerous cargoes,” the line said in a statement.