Hapag-Lloyd has advised customers that Malaysia’s “No Manifest, No Load” requirement now applies to export cargo with immediate effect. Under the rule introduced by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, containers must have a valid and complete K5 export manifest before loading. Customers must submit complete and accurate Shipping Instructions at least 48 hours before the vessel’s estimated arrival at the Malaysian port of loading. For cargo transshipping through Malaysia, the information required for the K6 transshipment manifest must also be submitted at least 48 hours before the vessel’s arrival at the transshipment port. Containers with missing, incomplete or late Shipping Instructions may not appear on the approved manifest. As a result, port operators may refuse loading and roll the cargo to a later vessel. Hapag-Lloyd noted that customers may be responsible for costs arising from delays or cargo rollover, where applicable. Westports, Northport and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas will enforce the requirement in line with Malaysian customs regulations. The 48-hour deadline will remain in effect until further notice. Hapag-Lloyd may review the cut-off as implementation progresses. The post Hapag-Lloyd warns of Malaysia’s new manifest rule appeared first on Container News .