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Fire on Maersk Frankfurt results in crew member fatality

A fire on the container vessel Maersk Frankfurt has resulted in the death of one crew member and ongoing smoke and small fires approximately 17…
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Europe targets 55% GHG emissions reduction by 2030 with FuelEU maritime regulation

Europe has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030. To achieve this ambitious goal, the European Commission has introduced…
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China and Russia have launched the Arctic Express rail-sea cargo service

NewNew Shipping and Rosatom have launched a new cargo service that transports goods by rail from Moscow to the Russian port of Arkhangelsk. From Arkhangelsk,…
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Bangladesh considers demurrage waiver as containers pile up in Chittagong

The Chittagong port yards are currently overwhelmed with nearly 40,000 TEUs of containers, primarily imports, following a week of nationwide protests that resulted in a…
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Afghan govt. to install electronic scanners in multiple customs ports

The Afghan caretaker government has signed a contract to install 33 electronic scanners to improve security, reduce smuggling, and ensure thorough screening of commercial goods,…
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Understanding INCOTERMS

Understanding INCOTERMS: Clarifying International Trade Responsibilities and Reducing Disputes

The import and export process requires expertise to ensure cost-effective, timely entry into the market, under conditions that conform to the terms agreed upon by…
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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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Protect or Perish

Protect or Perish – The Quandry for Government in a Free-Trade World

The recent announcement that steel producer Arrium was moving into voluntary administration threw up a number of comments that many…
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CSCL / COSCO

Merger Update: CSCL / COSCO

CSCL and COSCO have merged, following the integration and restructure of China COSCO, COSCO Pacific, China Shipping Container LINES (CSCL)…
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