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Attempts to hide cargo dangers rise

By Zha Minjie   (Shanghai Daily)

09:16, March 19, 2013

A rising number of shipping companies have been found moving cars overseas in containers without filing proper reports, which could lead to problems due to the dangers of car batteries and fuel, Shanghai maritime authorities said.

Maritime supervisors this year have seized 36 such containers with more than 130 vehicles and fined the shipping companies.

Most of the vehicles are used and will be sold in other countries, using Shanghai as a transshipment point.

Authorities said the vehicles should be classified as dangerous goods if there's fuel left in the vehicles' tanks. Fuel should not surpass one-fourth of the total tank, or 250 liters. If found carrying unapproved vehicles, the owners and shippers must reapply and wait for approval.

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