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The Port of Salalah offers an alternative to the Red Sea route

The Port of Salalah in Oman has introduced multi-modal service options to address the ongoing Red Sea blockade, offering a more efficient and cost-effective alternative…
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NYK to build a wood pellet-powered ship

Japanese shipping company NYK is developing a wood pellet-powered ship in a bid to reduce carbon emissions. The vessel, which will be built by Japan…
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India secures 10-year concession at Iranian port

India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, visited Iran to sign a 10-year agreement to jointly manage Chabahar port, a project in the making for over a…
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Mumbai to Russia in 18 days as Indian shipping lines optimize the Suez Canal routes

Small Indian shipping companies are offering shortened delivery times for cargo through the Suez Canal, with shipments from Mumbai to Novorossiysk taking about 18 days…
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New 6-lane highway improves Bengaluru-Mumbai freight transport

The Ministry of Road Transportation and Highways (MoRTH) has been actively improving connectivity and reducing travel time across India. A recent development in this direction…
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Strong ocean waves are creating impacts on airfreight

Freight forwarders are noticing that the surge in ocean freight from Asia to Europe is also affecting airfreight. One forwarder based in Singapore mentioned that…
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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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