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Restrictions at Panama Canal at ease with the arrival of rainfall

The weather forecasts showing copious rain heading Panama’s way is good news for many international shipping companies as for the last 11 months they had…
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sparks Concerns over Delayed Shipments, Increased Shipping Costs

The closure of the Port of Baltimore in the US due to the collapse of the Baltimore Key Bridge is anticipated to cause delays in…
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Norway to construct World’s first ammonia bunkering terminal

The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has granted approval for the construction of the proposed ammonia bunkering facility at the Fjord Base in Floro, Norway.…
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Air Freight Rates Soar between India and Europe as Shippers Flock to Airways

The air cargo market from India to Europe has seen a significant increase in volumes this year, largely due to rising demand for apparel exports…
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LNG carriers are completely avoiding the Suez Canal, no transportation for 65 days

New data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reveals that no LNG carrier has traversed the Suez Canal in over…
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The global trade crisis has prompted new routes: UNCTAD

Recent global crises have led to significant shifts in trade routes, highlighting the increasing need for trade facilitation tools and digitalization to ensure the smooth…
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Illegal Logging Laws

Illegal Logging Laws: Extension to ‘soft-start’ compliance period

On 25 February 2016, the Australian Government released the final report of the KPMG led Independent review of the impact…
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Changes to Import Requirements for Used Machinery, Used Equipment & Used Parts

The Department of Agriculture & Water Resources has issued an industry advice notice regarding the importation of used machinery, equipment…
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Import permits required prior to arrival of goods

Reminder: Import permits required prior to arrival of goods

With the commencement of the new Biosecurity Act 2015 on 16 June 2016, importers are reminded of the need to…
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China Australia

AADA increases China-Australia rate US$300/TEU from July 1

Member lines of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement (AADA) will levy a US$300 per TEU rate increase from July 1 on cargo…
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AADA bunker surcharge rises to US$150/TEU, $300/FEU on June 18

Member lines of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement (AADA) have increased the bunker surcharge US$150 per TEU and US$300 per…
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New Biosecurity Legislation in Effect from 16 June 2016

New Biosecurity Legislation in Effect from 16 June 2016

Important changes to Australia’s biosecurity system come into effect on 16 June 2016 with commencement of the Biosecurity Act 2015. The…
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