Over enthusiastic Customs threat to Vallarpadam
03 Dec 2011
The new container shipping service linking the Indian port of Kochi to ports in Europe could be suspended by operator CMA-CGM Hapag-Lloyd if customs officials continue to check seals on all transhipment containers passing through the Vallarpadam terminal.
This practice is causing major delays to some containers, with the line apparently threatening to shift to Columbo, where customs procedures are less rigorous.
