Evergreen Strengthens Compliance Review for SOC Containers – Certain SOC Boxes Banned for Booking
To strengthen compliance management amid global economic sanctions, Evergreen Marine Corporation recently issued a reminder regarding its receiving policy for Shipper-Owned Containers (SOC), clarifying further review requirements for SOC booking and releasing a list of prohibited container owner codes. Evergreen reserves the right to reject booking requests or suspend shipments for any SOC containers failing compliance standards. On July 28, Evergreen Marine published a customer notice titled Guidelines for Receiving Shipper-Owned Containers (SOC), elaborating on rules for SOC booking and acceptance. Customers are advised to complete full compliance verifications prior to booking to prevent shipment disruptions stemming from sanctions-related risks. Per the notice, Evergreen will not conduct business with any individuals or entities designated under applicable sanction regimes. It also declines shipments linked to entities directly or collectively owned 50% or more by sanctioned part...