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UK Border Force Updated Procedures: Key Changes and What Transport Companies Need to Know
The UK Border Force’s updated procedures impose stricter requirements and penalties on transport companies. Read our guide to stay compliant and avoid fines.
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Cargofort Launches e-CMR Pilot Project with Delamode and TransFollow
We are thrilled to announce the commencement of our e-CMR pilot project in collaboration with our long-standing client Delamode, one of Bulgaria’s leading freight forwarders. As the official distribution partner of TransFollow, the global leader in electronic consignment notes, Cargofort is proud to spearhead this innovative initiative that promises to revolutionize the logistics industry in Bulgaria.
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Claims Trans and Cargofort: The Bold Journey into the Future of ELECTRONIC WAYBILL – E-CMR (2019-2024)
While many companies struggle to adapt to the fast pace of technological change, some pioneers see the future clearly and make bold moves to reshape their industries. One such pioneer is Claims Trans, a name that has become synonymous with ELECTRONIC WAYBILL – E-CMR in Bulgaria, thanks to their relentless pursuit of modernization and innovation in the logistics space.
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Technology insurance broker Cargofort acquires innovative Claims Trans
With the unification, customers get even more optimized and personalized services from one center
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Cargo Theft in UK – See How Cargofort Solved Significant Claim
Cargo theft is a daunting challenge within the transport sector, with freight trucks being prime targets for thieves. These criminals employ a variety of methods, from slashing tarpaulins to vandalizing trailers. Regrettably, stolen cargo is often unrecoverable, triggering a series of procedures to assess the damage, establish liability, and uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident. This involves cooperation among insurance companies, cargo owners, carriers, and law enforcement, all driven by a shared goal: minimizing the material consequences and ensuring swift compensation. At Cargofort, we recently managed a case involving the theft of nice pallets, and here’s how we successfully resolved it. The Facts Our client, a transport company, was tasked with transporting goods from Bulgaria to England. After the mandatory rest break for the driver in England, he made a shocking discovery the next morning: a gaping hole in the tarpaulin and all nine pallets of cargo were gone. The Challenges In such thefts, a common tactic is to drug the sleeping driver, allowing thieves ample time to make off with the cargo. In this case, the driver remained oblivious during his break, raising questions about his account of events. Action We promptly informed all stakeholders in…
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What are the Responsibilities of the Freight Forwarder?
1. What is Forwarder’s Liability Insurance? This type of insurance product is chosen by owners and managers of forwarding companies who want to run a successful and sustainable business, despite the risks they take in carrying out their activities. “Forwarder’s Liability” insurance covers the contractual liability of the insured company for the transport, forwarding and logistics contracts it concludes with its customers. This is because the freight forwarder is liable not only for damages caused by its employees, but also for those caused by its chosen subcontractor. This condition is valid for any type of contract and transport and is regulated by the applicable transport law or Convention. For example, in the case of a land transport contract, Art. 3 2 of the CMR Convention 3 defines this condition. Why do we mention contractual liability? Precisely because it is the basis of the type of coverage and the series of insured risks that are mandatory for this policy to be an efficient tool in case of damage. A little below we will pay special attention to this topic. 2. Why is Forwarder’s Liability Insurance necessary for every forwarder on the market? Like many other insurances, this one is also…
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