When we were informed about Shipper’s requirement to ship back cargo to Antwerp, the import manifest was completely submitted to Customs.
At this condition, the ownership of this cargo is now Cnee. Without Cnee approval or concurrence, we have no right to decide this cargo.
Cnee had shown their intention to clear the cargo and strongly objects for cargo return to shipper.
This cargo may finally be confiscated by Customs and sent for Auction. Cnee will be the one who takes advantage by getting cargo back from Auction.
Suggest shipper to compromise with Cnee and try to settle down the best solution to cease this problem.
FYI, this is a commercial dispute between shipper and cnee but cnee is getting advantage due to late decision from shipper.
Cargo is now at PAT where charges are unnegotiable. You may try contacting ECC/Shanghai on Demurrage discount.