Urgent reform needed to handle misdeclared cargoes warns US NCB

A White Paper published by the US National Cargo Bureau (NCB) calls for urgent reform to stem the increasing number of container-related incidents caused by poorly stowed, undeclared or misdeclared dangerous cargoes. The NCB has revealed that a recent inspection initiative revealed an alarming number of containers carried by sea include misdeclared dangerous cargoes that represent a serious safety risk to crew, vessel and the environment.