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Container shipping tariffs up amid supply restrictions and strong demand

In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv highlighted the remarkable surge in container shipping rates. These rates are now approaching record highs from the pandemic…
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Port congestion upsets almost half of Asia-Europe sailings

Roughly half of the sailings bound from Asia to Europe's west have encountered delays, as congestion worsens at Asian ports, according to Linerlytica's latest findings.…
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Global Trade Challenges: The Red Sea and Panama Canal Perspective

Update: Global Trade Challenges – The Red Sea and Panama Canal Perspective

Update: Houthi assaults on shipping in the Red Sea have slashed container throughput in the area by a staggering 90%. With marina insurance costs soaring,…
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Sustainable Fuel is the Key to Decarbonization

Sustainable Fuel is the Key to Decarbonization

The supply chain across the globe are making significant strides toward a sustainable energy future to combat increasing greenhouse gas emissions. While many decarbonization efforts…
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Green corridors connecting Ireland and the UK is under construction

NatPower Marine, a subsidiary of the UK’s NatPower Group, and Peel Ports Group have announced plans to create the first green shipping corridors between Ireland…
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South Korea to start operating the world’s first green shipping route

South Korea is embarking on an ambitious project to establish the world's first green shipping route. The initiative will be spearheaded by HMM which is…
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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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Enhanced Project Bylaw Scheme

Enhanced Project Bylaw Scheme (EPBS) closure

A recent major announcement from the Australian Government is that the Enhanced Project Bylaw Scheme (EPBS) will be closed. The…
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