(20th January, 2003 Hong Kong) Tradelink has announced
the launch of its Automated Manifest Service which shippers,
carriers, and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs)
can use to submit cargo information to U.S. Customs Department,
24 hours prior to the lading of US-bound cargoes at foreign
ports.
Mr. Justin Yue, CEO Tradelink, said, "The Tradelink
service offers a clear cut solution to the U.S. Customs
"24-hour Rule". However, it is Tradelink's intention
to integrate this new service with its Shipping Order service
so that carriers and NVOCCs can obtain cargo information
from shippers electronically. Also, to facilitate the implementation
of other components of the CSI, this Tradelink new service
will, as quickly as it is possible to do so, be connected
to the Hong Kong Customs Department."
Carriers and NVOCCs who are interested in using the Tradelink
Automated Manifest Service will be required to pay just
a small initial service set up fee of HK$500. Actual usage
of the service will be charged on a per transaction basis
at HK$9.90 per Bill of Lading, without a minimum monthly
charge.
To encourage early take up of the service, Tradelink will
offer a 20% discount on the transaction charge from 1st
February for a period of 3 months. In addition, a special
volume discount will be available to users submitting more
than 200 Bills of Lading per month.
For registration and enquiries, please call Tradelink Sales
Hotline at 2599 1700.
