Maersk issues waste and scrap cargo booking guidance

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Maersk has issued new booking guidelines for waste and scrap cargo, emphasizing compliance with international waste disposal conventions and regulations, including the Basel Convention and OECD decisions. The guidance focuses on proper classification and handling of waste shipments, particularly batteries and electronic waste, to prevent regulatory breaches during shipping.

Maersk has issued guidance for customers shipping waste and scrap cargo, with particular attention to batteries and electronic waste. The carrier said cargo intended for disposal, recycling or recovery must be booked as waste. Shipments must comply with the Basel Convention, the OECD Decision and waste legislation in every country along the route. This includes […] The post Maersk issues waste and scrap cargo booking guidance appeared first on Container News.