BOC Experience
We recently had a problem with our shipments so I have to go to Customs office to show that we are a legitimate company and that we will pull out all our abandoned shipments.
We initially said that we were not able to pull out our containers fast as we simply encountered financial loss. With the world recession, a lot of big banks and companies closed down and who are we, being small companies, to experienced the same? Why is that not a valid answer? Isn’t that acceptable in Customs? We are happy not to close down, that amidst financial losses we managed to slowly pull out containers. Even paying the high demurrage and storage fees, why cant they see that?
I was invited by our broker to go with her so I can talk and explain the conditions of our company and why they cannot foreclosed on our shipments. Yes, we have a very valid reason as our shipments are being monitored by DENR and the same company in Germany.
I waited the whole afternoon last Wednesday and the whole afternoon again yesterday. But to no avail, I was just waiting for nothing! They said, I will be invited to join the conversation if they need an audience! Ha. Ha. Ha.
Anyway, at the end of the tunnel, I can see some light. By Monday there will be decision and hopefully its for the best!
