Its been a month that my containers are still in the port and the problem yet to be solve.We hv meeting last week with LPK and Boustead Shipping about Deposit cheque before issuing of D/O.
In fact I was very disappointed that this problem hv draged for a month and it seem that we are not strong enough.We always said that we should prctice our right and legality not to give blank cheque as well as a deposit to shipping Co.Well should we stay united to pull thru about my case?My suggestion is to go to the press cos I hv not other alternative way to solve my problem.Lets exprees our grievences in the Logistic Industries dont let the Shipping Company or the NOVCC do what they wanted to do without consenses.First it was agreed by all patry that L/I should be accepted,provided that a deposit of cheque for those who owe them monies.
I am really sorry and regreted to say that hv lost fate with the Association.
Disappointed
Tony
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Ya – we all face the same problem – the industry player some of them is “ABOVE THE LAW” can do what they like.
As Mr. Wee mention Forwarding agent is best that shipping agent can hold our Bo………… and will paid whatever charges upon request.
SFFL have mentioned that LPK – is Toothless Tiger – now how above SFFLA? – How long will Mr. Tony case drag on?
Hope that SFFLA – CM’s should look into this matter to get the Authority to speed up this matter
TWK
agreed with TWK
Since Tony have "sacrifice" the cleint to be a test case to proof whether collecting deposit is legal, my personal view is to give him all the support.
Ang
Is not that the Association is not supporting you and you are aware of the resistance we faced in this issue. Our stand is the same. We are against this issue. See the letter from IRISL principle to Lpk. They now want the authority to guarantee for non payment for damaged and detention etc. Like what SK say, is this our battle? Ous consignee and shipper need to be educated on this issue also
Alvin
1) if liner is so afraid of not receiving payment from consignee, they have
other alternative that is to appoint CDC Control to collect charges on their
behalf.
2) if Liner want guarantee, they should collect from shipper (who are
parties to the contract).
3) SFFLA can only assist if they encountered problem with our members only.
4) to request LPK to guarantee is going overboard
Ben
I hv read the letter as well,why should LPK gurantee the Demurrage and
damages of the containers.If the demurrage and detention inccure they should
hv supporting documents to prove,wheres the damages should also provide wtih
supporting photo.My frastuation is that we are not firm enough to face
it.Why should I put myself into this? B'cos the Association tell us the
legality of our right not to give deposit.
Worst come to worst,i just pay off the charges and get my container out.i
will blow it up in the Annual General meeting.
Tony
Dear Sir,
Your below Message and Its attachments received noted with thanks.
I hereby confirm that IRISL and/or its agent have not asked any Blank cheque from any customers in Malysia, but we ask for some amount as deposit to protect IRISL against any charges which might be imposed by consignee.
Anyhow I will forward your letters to our HQ office for their consideration, meanwhile I would like to ask you following questions which perhaps your guideline will help us to outline our policies:
1- Did you inform other carriers to stop collecting the deposit?
2- Do port Kelang port Authority indemnify IRISL for compensation of all charges which might arise due to demurrage or damaged to containers due to mishandling by consignee? If Not? Please advise how IRISL should protect it’s interest?
Best Regards
Capt. Ali Reza Ghezelayagh
Asia Marine Network Pte Ltd
Dear Capt,
As we have stated in the letter, you can collect deposit but from the defaulters only. We have informed other shipping lines and the news was published in the local newspaper also.
Referring to your second question, not only Port Klang Authority but any other Port Authority in the world cannot indemnify for compensation of all charges which might arise due to demurrage or damaged to containers due to mishandling by consignee. As stated in the letter, you can request for letter of undertaking from the Consignee or Forwarding Agent. If there is any disputes between the Shipping Agent and Forwarding Agent/Consignee, Port Klang Authority (PKA) as a regulator will play the role as an arbitrator to solve the matter amicably.
For your kind information, Selangor Freight Forwarders and Logistics Association (SFFLA) also co-operating in this matter by assisting Boustead to collect the outstanding from the defaulters.
Besides that do you practice collection of deposit in other ports in the world? You may practice in other ports in Malaysia but that will be for temporary only. The Ministry is looking into this matter seriuosly. In Europe, it is considered as an illegal practice. Thus, please stop collecting deposit and solve this matter amicably.
Thank you and best regards.
S.Kumaresen
Port Klang Authority
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