Sulpicio pins blame on Del Monte for toxic cargo Jun 30, 2008
The contract in the bill of lading should have a complete disclosure, the lawyer insisted, adding that the Sulpicio Lines accepted the shipment in good faith even if there was no complete disclosure. In a statement released Friday, DMPI said the endosulfan shipment was supposed to be loaded on Sulpicio Lines' M/V Princess of the Paradise. (ABS CBN News)
Seized hash likely Canada bound May 16, 2008
The shipment - reportedly with a street value of $90-million (U.S.) - originated from Pakistan and was headed for Canada, according to its bill of lading. There was no immediate confirmation yesterday whether the drug was truly bound for a Canadian destination. (Globe and Mail -- International)
NASA Makes Space U-Turn, Opening Arms to Private Industry May 12, 2008
I see a day in the not very distant future where instead of NASA buying a vehicle, we buy a ticket for our astronauts to ride to low-Earth orbit, or a bill of lading for a cargo delivery to space station by a private operator. I want us to get to that point. (Popular Mechanics)
Couple saw red flags during move Mar 28, 2008
Documents provided by the mover to the customer, a bill of lading and the order of service are required to have the moving company s Department of Transportation number on the paperwork. There were no DOT numbers on any of the documents given to the Wilsons. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
More of this story Feb 26, 2008
Magana became suspicious when he noticed the seal number on the trailer did not match the number listed on the bill of lading, a DPS spokesman said. When the trooper opened the trailer it appeared to be loaded with wet-or-dry vacuums, but some of the boxes appeared to be steps leading up to the top of the load, he said. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
10 charged with smuggling fake Nikes Dec 7, 2007
"One bill of lading claimed a container held 'noodles,' when in fact it contained counterfeit Nike sneakers," the news release said. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
10 Tips: Moving and maintaining peace of mind Oct 31, 2007
The final contract between you and your mover is called the bill of lading. Read it before you sign it, and keep it handy until your shipment is delivered and all charges and claims, if any, are settled. (MSNBC -- Business)
Driver in crash that killed horses could face additional charges Oct 30, 2007
On Monday, state and federal officials joined the investigation, and Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran announced additional traffic citations against truck driver, James E. Anderson, 34, of McLeod, N.D. In addition to disregarding a red light, Anderson has been cited for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident and not having a bill of lading, Curran said. The wreck happened Saturday just before 7 p.m. at U.S. Highway 41 and Wadsworth Road in northeastern Lake County when the northbound... (Chicago Tribune)
Use of English in Ghanaian Media Aug 23, 2007
3D He went to Tema Harbour to clear the goods as soon as he got the bill of lading. xi)He suggested to the investors to pull their resources together to establish the factory 3D He suggested to the investors to pool their resources to establish the factory. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tax exemption to private schools Jul 29, 2007
She said the schools would also be required to produce a photocopy of their tax clearance certificates and attached them to their bill of lading to enable the tax and port authorities clear their goods for them. She urged school proprietors to take advantage of the tax exemption to improve upon their infrastructure as well as the teaching and learning of their schools. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
When you export products, you don't have to import trouble May 16, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007. Stock quotes, portfolio, funds and more. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Feuding firms come to Florida to settle disputes Mar 26, 2007
Judges are not specialists; some of these might not have the slightest idea what a bill of lading [a list of goods turned over to a shipping line for delivery to clients] is, or what a promissory note is. . (The Miami Herald)
Mover kept goods in his house Mar 20, 2007
She denies she ever received a contract or bill of lading. The state apparently came down on Cody's side. (The Miami Herald)
Court sides with Chinese company on where case should be heard Mar 7, 2007
Sinochem International Co. Ltd. complained in Chinese Admiralty Court that Malaysia International Shipping Corp. had backdated a bill of lading for steel coils loaded at a port in Fairless Hills, Pa ... The contract between Sinochem and the seller, an American company, conditioned payment on a valid bill of lading showing the cargo had been loaded by April 30, 2003. (NEPA News, PA)
Internet-based scams uncovered Feb 26, 2007
It is no longer enough to check that a vessel has visited a load port on the date listed on a bill of lading, new IMB research shows. "Although fraudulent bills of lading have been plaguing the shipping industry for some time, the shipping industry should be aware of this new criminal element phoney websites," said Howlett. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
SeverCorr Names Supply-Chain Platform Supplier Feb 8, 2007
Homewood, IL-based ADS will install its LoMaS supply chain management application at SeverCorr, to provide functionality to control its steel shipments, with the LoMaS' Transportation Management System and EDI functionality in place to manage equipment ordering, load building, dock scheduling, bill of lading creation, and rail and truck carrier management. Mikhail Smirnov, SeverCorr's v.p. - Finance stated: "ADS was one of many potential systems suppliers We selected ADS, however, based on... (33Metalproducing)
Lincoln memorials Feb 4, 2007
The Emancipation Proclamation, once described by Richard Hofstadter as having "all the moral grandeur of a bill of lading," turns out to be an exception that proves the rule. Its boldness in action was only "enhanced by its rhetorical barrenness." Abolitionists loved it. (Boston Globe)
Cocaine in yoghurt: Panamanian in court Jan 11, 2007
Mr Okudjeto said: "The factual situation negates the charges brought against the accused persons in the dock. "The accused persons were no where near when the container was being loaded, we only gave the bill of lading to the qualified persons to work on it. How could we be held for the said bag containing the drugs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
What needs fixing? Jan 4, 2007
They absolutely treat their vendors like S**T. I was accused of stealing my own product from a store demo after their incompetent management staff couldn t read a bill of lading. Then I was cussed out by a hardware manager in his own language (Arabic) because I proved him wrong in front of his staff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Whirlpool Soothes Highs and Lows Dec 7, 2006
Outbound invoices from SAP print to the DeliveryWare application, find the original order, find the bill of lading and attach the documentation to the invoice, and the package gets sent to the customer, according to Wenzel. "The POD improves the cash collection process for Whirlpool," Wenzel said, adding that it makes payment easier and faster. (eWeek)
Ghana: Two Timber Companies Named in Security Probe of 33bn Rip-Off Nov 9, 2006
It was emphatic that Gye Nyame deliberately omitted the actual quantities of teak lumber shipped on the bill of lading and on the invoices, while TIDD failed to supervise the loading of containers before shipment. "From the above factors, it was clear there were collaborations between the staff at TIDD and Gye Nyame to cause the financial loss to the Commission," the report hinted. (allAfrica.com)
Pollsmoor fraudster denied bail Nov 3, 2006
He said De Grandhomme had been jailed by the Cape High Court over a non-existent shipment of oranges to Russia, with the use of a false bill of lading that had convinced the importer about the authenticity of the transaction, and had duped the importer into paying. Henney said De Grandhomme, although already convicted and sentenced for the oranges scam, to this day insisted on his innocence showing that he had still not accepted responsibility for the fraud. (iAfrica.com)
ED sees Natwar's hand in oil deal Sep 5, 2006
Tuesday, September 5, 2006. ED sees Natwar's hand in Iraqi oil deal. (Hindustan Times, India)
Bomb scare spurs port security push Aug 18, 2006
The system targets cargo based on factors such as country of origin, consignee and contents as listed in the bill of lading, Milne said. When federal officers X-rayed the containers, they discovered "anomalies," said Milne, who declined to elaborate. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Pathak Commission report reads like racy novel Aug 8, 2006
He also provides an authorisation letter from the leader of the Indian delegation (Natwar Singh) authorising Andaleeb Sehgal of Hamdaan Exports to lift or negotiate the allocation with SOMO, a letter of undertaking from Hamdaan confirming that 25 cents for a Far East or European ports and 30 cents for a US port would be paid to SOMO 30 days from the issue of the Bill of Lading; and authorisation from Hadmdaan Exports to the buyers for lifting of this quantity. This is where Masefield enters the... (Business Standard)
Night prowlers Aug 5, 2006
Additionally, anyone transporting more than 200 pounds of produce must be able to provide law enforcement with a bill of lading to prove the fruit's origin, Bender said. Bender and his colleagues have also been checking flea markets for large quantities of fruit. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Nuclear Alert! Hot Broccoli! Aug 4, 2006
All of these kinds of products are shipped around the world regularly and, depending upon truth in the bill of lading, they can be handled intelligently by port security. Men and women themselves are radiation sources, and they are also receivers. (Forbes -- Business)
Funding, agents urged for border at hearing Jul 8, 2006
"The Customs and Border Protection inspectors never questioned the authenticity of the investigator's counterfeit bill of lading or the counterfeit NRC document authorizing them to receive, acquire, possess and transfer radioactive sources," the audit report said. The audit was submitted to the U.S. House Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation during a field hearing that drew nine House members, including Reps. (Houston Chronicle)
Sterling Commerce Drives Higher Margins for Manufacturers with New Compliance Solutions Jun 7, 2006
-- A standard Voluntary Inter-industry Commerce Standards (VICS) Association Bill of Lading that reduces implementation time. -- Optimized routing activities, including support for routing guidelines based on the VICS standard. (PR Newswire)
Moving Experience Needn't be a Drag May 27, 2006
Whether moving crosstown or cross country, it pays to check with companies who've moved families from out of state. RISMEDIA, May 30, 2006Deb Luther moved to her new Greenville home two weekends ago with the help of family and friends. (RisMedia.com)
Gagliano aide had no real training, trial told May 26, 2006
Jurors previously had been shown a Purolator bill of lading indicating that three copies of that report had been sent to Mr. Guit. in Ottawa at a weight of no more than two pounds. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Kozlowski to Pay $21.2 Million, Escape Tax Charges (Update1) May 13, 2006
The paintings, supposedly shipped to the company office according to a fake bill of lading, actually went to Kozlowski's apartment in Manhattan, testimony showed. Wink, Wink. (Bloomberg)
Kozlowski Will Pay $21.2 Million to Resolve Tax Case That Led to Downfall May 13, 2006
The paintings, supposedly shipped to the company office according to a fake bill of lading, actually went to Kozlowski's apartment in Manhattan, testimony showed. Here is a list of the five paintings to go to NH (wink, wink),'' said a memo from Berry to an employee at Southern Trucking Co. uncovered by the government. (Bloomberg -- US)
Making Moving Simple and Organized: It Can be Done! May 1, 2006
Day of the move: make sure your address is correct on the bill of lading, double-check everywhere in the home. A little extra planning can save you from having a move turn into a giant nightmare. (RealtyTimes)
Is this Duluth? Yeah, but ... Apr 19, 2006
"Do you have a bill of lading?" Dianne finally asked. He did. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Enterprise Office Automation Apr 19, 2006
Further conversation revealed that the customer this office primary served required the bill of lading documentation to be transmitted to the receiving office as soon as the product had been shipped, hence hours spent in front of a fax machine by associates, not to mention the toll charges being racked up on a daily basis. Multi-Function Copy Machine. (Datamation)
Know your enemy - and yourself Apr 18, 2006
Historian Richard Hofstadter has said, "The Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, had all the moral grandeur of a bill of lading." As noted, in his proclamation Lincoln invoked military necessity not moral imperative; only those slaves living in territory controlled by the rebels would be freed ... " This is the religion of America in modern times. And it is a religion conjoined irretrievably to the state backed by all the armed force of the United States of America. There lies the true... (Asia Times Online)
Why Port Insecurity Starts Abroad Mar 3, 2006
The manifest he sends is drawn from the bill of lading the original shipper supplies, which may not be detailed, or more importantly, accurate. Congress has tried in the past to require the original shipper to provide additional information, such as where the container was packed with its cargo. (Time.com)
Exclusive: Former Green Beret Karl Day warns America is in grave danger Feb 24, 2006
Containers can be shipped, transshipped, and routed around the globe and at each point, the manifest and/or bill of lading can be altered by anyone who wishes to conceal either their origin or their contents and there is no trustworthy way of tracking or detecting such alterations. As a former officer in the U.S. Special Forces, I have trained with nuclear devices small enough to fit in the trunk of a sports car. (WorldNetDaily)
Shipping firms accused of overcharging customres Jan 23, 2006
The bill of lading fee, covering administrative expenses, is a document issued by a carrier acknowledging the receipt of specified goods for conveyance to a particular named place. It sets forth the contract between the consignor and the carrier, and provides for proper delivery of the goods. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Clemenceau will not be allowed in, SC assured Jan 17, 2006
The judges pointed out that it had to examine the bill of lading and find out whether there were contrabands. They recalled an earlier instance when the customs department had allowed import of contaminated oil, which had to be incinerated at a huge cost. (Business Standard)
Many Happy Returns Jan 1, 2006
Bar code information, bill of lading or return instructions may be on the package or box or in the enclosed user's manual. 4. (Forbes -- Business)
