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Shippers duck and dive to save extra charges
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
July 5, 2000
Shippers are often the weakest link in the hazardous cargo transport chain, whether through ignorance or a conscious attempt to escapeadditional charges. But strict new legislation is on the cards, reports FTW's Leonard Neill, and cargo owners will be forced to take responsibility. US now imposes $20 000 fine and confiscates the goods
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