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  • Scientists are publishing more than ever with AI. But not all papers measure up, study finds

    Scientists are publishing more than ever with AI. But not all papers measure up, study finds

    As scientists increasingly rely on artificial intelligence for writing, coding and even generating ideas, a new study examines how AI is reshaping academic research.

    What once sounded like academic gossip now reflects a real and measurable…

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  • Terminal Handling Charges Update – Muara, BN

    In order, to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is revising Terminal Handling Service – Origin & Terminal Handling Service – Destination for the scope World to / from Muara, BN for specific commodities with effective price calculation date 1st Feb 2026 until further notice.

    The tariff amount is detailed as follows:










    Surcharge code

    Origin

    Destination

    Container basis

    Currency

    ALL_20_DRY / ALL_40_DRY


    Surcharge code


    OHC


    Origin


    Muara, BN ( BNMUP)


    Destination


    World


    Container basis


    Per container


    Currency


    BND


    ALL_20_DRY / ALL_40_DRY


    335 / 495


    Surcharge code


    DHC


    Origin


    World


    Destination


    Muara, BN ( BNMUP)


    Container basis


    Per container


    Currency


    BND


    ALL_20_DRY / ALL_40_DRY


    335 / 495

    The above tariff will be applicable for the below HS Codes.




















    HS Code

    Commodity Description


    HS Code


    004610


    Commodity Description


    New Electric Vehicle, solely lithium Bettery Powered


    HS Code


    004613


    Commodity Description


    Used Electric Vehicle, solely lithium Bettery Powered


    HS Code


    004614


    Commodity Description


    Damaged Electric Vehicle, solely lithium Bettery Powered


    HS Code


    004615


    Commodity Description


    Combined New/Damaged or Total Loss Non-Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicles.


    HS Code


    004616


    Commodity Description


    New Electric Vehicle, solely powered by non-lithium Betteries


    HS Code


    004617


    Commodity Description


    Used Electric Vehicle, solely powered by non-lithium Betteries


    HS Code


    004618


    Commodity Description


    Damaged or Total Loss Electric Vehicle, solely powered by non-lithium Betteries

    * Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on PCD. PCD = Price Calculation Date. For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.

    * SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings.

    For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Los Angeles, US to Muara, BN from 01-Feb-26 until further notice. These may be subject to future Change; however, we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

    Los Angeles, US to Muara, BN

    Dry Container














    Surcharge Code

    20 DRY

    40 DRY

    40 HDRY

    45 HDRY


    Surcharge Code


    BAS – Basic Ocean Freight


    20 DRY


    642 USD


    40 DRY


    735 USD


    40 HDRY


    735 USD


    45 HDRY


    1035 USD


    Surcharge Code


    DDF – Documentation fee – Destination
    Per Bill of Lading


    20 DRY


    50 BND


    40 DRY


    50 BND


    40 HDRY


    50 BND


    45 HDRY


    50 BND


    Surcharge Code


    DHC – Terminal Handling Service – Destination


    20 DRY


    335 BND


    40 DRY


    495 BND


    40 HDRY


    495 BND


    45 HDRY


    N/A


    Surcharge Code


    OHC – Terminal Handling Service – Origin


    20 DRY


    335 BND


    40 DRY


    495 BND


    40 HDRY


    495 BND


    45 HDRY


    N/A

    Reefer and Special Container














    Surcharge Code

    20 REEF

    40 HREEF

    20 Special

    40 Special


    Surcharge Code


    BAS – Basic Ocean Freight


    20 REEF


    N/A


    40 HREEF


    3506 USD


    20 Special


    642 USD


    40 Special


    735 USD


    Surcharge Code


    DDF – Documentation fee – Destination
    Per Bill of Lading


    20 REEF


    50 BND


    40 HREEF


    50 BND


    20 Special


    50 BND


    40 Special


    50 BND


    Surcharge Code


    DHC – Terminal Handling Service – Destination


    20 REEF


    N/A


    40 HREEF


    N/A


    20 Special


    335 BND


    40 Special


    495 BND


    Surcharge Code


    OHC – Terminal Handling Service – Origin


    20 REEF


    N/A


    40 HREEF


    N/A


    20 Special


    335 BND


    40 Special


    495 BND

    • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
    • These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
    • For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk Line tariff shall not be binding on Maersk Line unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our local representatives on Maersk.com

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  • Can bad oral bacteria travel to the brain and trigger Parkinson’s disease? | Health News

    Can bad oral bacteria travel to the brain and trigger Parkinson’s disease? | Health News


    According to new research, Parkinson’s disease may be influenced by bacteria that originate in the mouth.

     


    A study published recently in Nature Communications shows that an oral bacterium can settle in the gut and produce a chemical…

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  • Pakistani FM to visit China, hold 7th round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue-Xinhua

    BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China and hold the Seventh Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue from Jan. 3 to 5, 2026, a Chinese foreign…

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  • Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

    Pakistan’s polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite attacks on vaccination teams

    ISLAMABAD — Pakistan reported fewer than half as many cases of polio in 2025 than the previous year, a sign of progress in its eradication campaign even as vaccinators faced repeated militant attacks, according to a statement from the…

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  • Chinese shares close mixed Wednesday

    BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.09 percent to 3,968.84 points.

    The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.58 percent lower at 13,525.02 points.

    The combined turnover of these two indices totaled about 2.05 trillion yuan (about 291.66 billion U.S. dollars), down from 2.14 trillion yuan on the previous trading day.

    Stocks related to aircraft manufacturing and textile machinery led the gains, while the ceramics and chemical fiber sectors posted notable declines.

    The ChiNext Index, tracking China’s Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, lost 1.23 percent to close at 3,203.17 points Wednesday. Enditem

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  • Supermoons, eclipses and more: a 2026 guide to the best night sky events to look out for

    Supermoons, eclipses and more: a 2026 guide to the best night sky events to look out for

    The moon and sun share top billing in 2026.

    Kicking off the year’s cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing the first astronauts to visit in more than 50 years, as well as a caravan of robotic lunar landers, including Amazon chief executive Jeff…

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  • NADRA launches facial recognition-based biometric verification facility

    NADRA launches facial recognition-based biometric verification facility

    The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a facial recognition-based biometric verification facility.

    The definition of biometric verification has been broadened through amendments to the National Identity Card laws….

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  • Dense fog causes poor visibility, motorways closure in Punjab

    Dense fog causes poor visibility, motorways closure in Punjab

    Dense fog enveloped large parts of Punjab late Wednesday night, severely reducing visibility and forcing the temporary closure of several motorway sections, officials said.

    According to a Motorway Police spokesperson, traffic on the…

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  • Comets, planet parades and eclipses. Here are the top 10 stargazing moments from 2025

    Comets, planet parades and eclipses. Here are the top 10 stargazing moments from 2025

    2025 was a great year for stargazers, skywatchers and astronomers, because almost every month there was something exciting and special to see.

    As a new year begins, a new calendar of night-sky events beckons. Some things, like planet parades,…

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