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South Korea Aims to Conclude FTA Talks with India Ahead of Potential 2024 State Visit

India and South Korea are optimistic about finalizing negotiations to upgrade the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) 2024 before a potential state visit by the…
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Launch of New Korean Engine Brand Announced

Hanwha Ocean, the Korean shipyard formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, has recently introduced a new subsidiary called Hanwha Engine. This development follows…
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India, EFTA Nations Ink Trade Pact for Robust Supply Chains

India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, signed a historic free trade agreement (FTA). This agreement is…
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India Targets Green Shipping on Inland Waterways

India is ambitiously targeting the transition of its entire coastal and inland waterways shipping to renewable energy within the next five years. To spearhead green…
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World’s First Containership Methanol Dual-Fuel Retrofit Project Begins

Last October, Maersk and a Chinese shipbuilder signed the world's first methanol dual-fuel conversion project. German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) was contracted…
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CULines to Launch New China-Southeast Asia Service

In mid-March, CULines, in partnership with Interasia Lines, will launch a new service called the South China – Vietnam – Thailand service, known as ‘SVT’…
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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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Australian Trusted Trader Programme

Update: Australian Trusted Trader Programme

T​he Australian T​rusted Trader​ Programme (ATTP)​ seeks to provide trade facilitation benefits to importers and exporters that demonstrate strong security practices…
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