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Police Arrest 7 People in Oil Theft Syndicate in Indonesia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023266Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Jambi Regional Police's Directorate of General Criminal Investigation has unveiled a theft syndicate involving stolen oil condensate from an Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation. The incident took place in Rantau Karya, Geragai District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. According to the Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Jambi Police, Police…

Health Concerns Arise After Toxic Train Derailment

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023182Views 0Likes 0Comments

In February of this year, a train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed in the small village of East Palestine, Ohio, while transporting hazardous chemicals. Following the incident, authorities decided to burn the toxic freight in order to prevent a potential explosion, resulting in a foreboding black cloud of smoke wafting into the sky. As the residents gradually…

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Hong Kong Container Terminal

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023204Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fire broke out on a cargo ship near the Kwai Chung Container Terminal No.9. The fire started while crew members were cooking, causing injuries to two people. The fire department quickly arrived at the scene after receiving an emergency call, but by that time, the fire had already been extinguished. The injured crew members were swiftly…

11 New Transportation, Logistics Projects Introduced In Malaysia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023990Views 0Likes 0Comments

According to the Malaysia Prime Minister, 11 new transport and logistics projects have been introduced to ensure the sustainable and resilient development of the national infrastructure. These projects include the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway Sabah Phase 1B, the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, the expansion of Penang International Airport, the redevelopment of Sultan…

Delhi Crime Branch Cracks Down on Counterfeit Spare Parts Op Targeting Automobile Companies

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023205Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has initiated legal action after receiving a complaint from automobile companies regarding producing and selling counterfeit spare parts bearing their logos and stickers in New Delhi. According to an official, various auto parts like filters, pumps, and more are being manufactured and distributed in the market. This fraudulent activity not only…

Forwarders Now Liable for Export Control Violations as US Tightens Shipping Security

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 18, 2023331Views 0Likes 0Comments

NVOs and forwarders may face significant fines and potential criminal charges if they fail to report customers who are exporting illegal components to countries like Russia and China, according to the US Department of Commerce. The department is urging these transportation providers to have a thorough understanding of their customers, which can be challenging for…

Aircraft Storage Warehouse in Indonesia Caught Fire as Trash Burning

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023193Views 0Likes 0Comments

The aircraft storage warehouse located on Curug Street, Pondok Petir, Bojongsari, Depok, West Java, Indonesia caught a fire that was caused by an employee burning trash. The fire quickly spread due to the hot weather and the presence of flammable materials. According to the Head of the Rescue Section of the Depok City Fire Department, the…

Five Arrested After China Warehouse Theft

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023281Views 0Likes 0Comments

Five individuals were apprehended and formally charged for their involvement in an incident involving the theft of approximately one tonne of car wiring harnesses from a Chinese-owned logistic company's container truck. The suspects were all former security guards, as confirmed by a Department Police Officer and the identification of the perpetrators was made possible through a…

Hong Kong Customs Seizes $1 Million Worth of Counterfeit Products at River Trade Terminal

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023331Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hong Kong Customs recently confiscated counterfeit goods valued at $1 million at the Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal Customs Cargo Examination Compound. The counterfeit goods include approximately 900 items, 1,300 suspected smuggled nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes, and 6,100 electronic cigarette accessories. This operation was carried out after a careful risk assessment of a 40-foot container that arrived in…

Shipping Industry: Insurance Coverage on the Rise

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023223Views 0Likes 0Comments

The global order of sea trade is at risk due to geopolitical divisions. The ongoing war in Ukraine has already disrupted shipments of energy and grain from Russia. A potential invasion or blockade of Taiwan could have the same effect on trade in East Asia. However, insurance coverage does not currently account for the possibility…

Warehouse Storing EV Batteries Burns Down in Thailand

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 8, 2023276Views 0Likes 0Comments

Following the recent fire at a warehouse in Chatuchak district, Thailand, where electric vehicle (EV) batteries were stored, the Bangkok Governor has shown swift and proactive leadership. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, the Governor has instructed local officials to conduct a thorough assessment of the affected warehouse. Additionally, the Governor has announced plans to…

Driver Bought Almost S$282,000 in Stolen Goods Off Warehouse Workers to Resell

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 8, 2023199Views 0Likes 0Comments

Three individuals were hired to manage dry goods for a distributor, but instead, they engaged in theft and sold the stolen items to a delivery driver at a reduced price. Over a period of around ten months, the delivery driver handled approximately S$282,200 worth of stolen goods, selling them to his relatives, the distributor's customers,…

Police Arrest 7 People in Oil Theft Syndicate in Indonesia

Health Concerns Arise After Toxic Train Derailment

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Hong Kong Container Terminal

11 New Transportation, Logistics Projects Introduced In Malaysia

Delhi Crime Branch Cracks Down on Counterfeit Spare Parts Op Targeting Automobile Companies

Forwarders Now Liable for Export Control Violations as US Tightens Shipping Security

Aircraft Storage Warehouse in Indonesia Caught Fire as Trash Burning

Five Arrested After China Warehouse Theft

Hong Kong Customs Seizes $1 Million Worth of Counterfeit Products at River Trade Terminal

Shipping Industry: Insurance Coverage on the Rise

Warehouse Storing EV Batteries Burns Down in Thailand

Driver Bought Almost S$282,000 in Stolen Goods Off Warehouse Workers to Resell

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