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Shipowners appreciate the 40% production benchmark for clean shipping fuels in Europe

European shipowners have welcomed the addition of clean fuels, such as advanced biofuels and e-fuels, to the list of net-zero technologies approved by the European…
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The arrival of bigger ships at Chattogram Port quickens up cargo delivery, reduces transit time & cost

The Chattogram Port, Bangladesh's primary seaport, has experienced a surge in container and cargo handling, despite a decrease in the number of ship arrivals. This…
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Milk Run Logistics: A Sustainable Solution for Reducing Carbon Emissions

Milk Run Logistics: A Sustainable Solution for Reducing Carbon Emissions?

In supply chain logistics, an organisation is always on the lookout for new methods to optimise and streamline the logistics operations while transferring consignment from…
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Navigating General Average: Understanding Risks and Safeguards in Maritime Ventures

General Average (GA), a cornerstone of maritime law, traces its origins back thousands of years, embodying the principle of shared responsibility amidst perilous voyages. All…
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Multiple green shipping corridor initiatives on the rise

Since member states reached an agreement at the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) headquarters in London to accelerate shipping's environmental goals, the proliferation of what are…
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Global carbon levy anticipated by 2027

The 81st session of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) concluded at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) signalled a probable introduction of a greenhouse gas…
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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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