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Shipping Advisory Notice: Impact of Earthquake in La Guaira and POD Adjustment Recommendation In light of the recent earthquake in La Guaira, local infrastructure and port operations may be affected to varying degrees. To ensure safer and more stable transportation, the following guidance is issued regarding bookings with La Guaira as the Port of Discharge (POD): 1. Booking Recommendation Adjustment For new bookings with La Guaira as POD, it is recommended to prioritize rebooking to an alternative port, Puerto Cabello, in order to reduce risks of delay or disruption caused by force majeure events. 2. Potential Port Discharge Adjustment Risk If customers insist on maintaining La Guaira as the POD, please be advised that: After vessel departure, due to port conditions or safety assessments under force majeure circumstances Cargo may be temporarily discharged or diverted to Puerto Cabello Actual operations shall be subject to the latest instructions from the shipping line and local port authorities 3. Roll-over / Cancellation Requirement and Liability Notice If customers cannot accept the potential temporary change of discharge port mentioned above, they must arrange cargo cancellation or booking amendment prior to vessel departure. Bookings not cancelled or amended before vessel sailing shall be deemed as acceptance of the above potential diversion arrangements.

CPSC + CBP Joint Rule: Starting July 8, 2026, eFiling is MANDATORY for all CPSC-regulated products before U.S. import. Non-compliance (no filing or incorrect data) will lead to detention, forced return, or fines.

Russia has officially launched the Cargo Expected Confirmation System (СПОТ/SPOT) effective June 1, 2026, imposing new regulatory requirements on goods imported by road transport from Eurasian Economic Union member states (including Kazakhstan). For cargo entering Russia by road from Kazakhstan, the consignee is required to either: (1) submit an advance declaration at the place of customs clearance to obtain a QR code, or (2) pay a security deposit to customs to obtain a QR code. In order to prevent delays in customs clearance, the relevant documentation must be correctly completed.