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Singapore port faces growing congestion amid Red Sea attacks

Singapore's port, one of the world's busiest, is experiencing prolonged congestion due to vessel diversions aimed at avoiding the Red Sea. Attacks by Yemen's Houthi…
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Panama Canal announces further easing of draught and transit limits

The Panama Canal has announced a series of updated measures to ease restrictions, effective June 26, with further adjustments planned for July 11. The maximum…
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India to finalise FTA with Oman

India is poised to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman. Indian and Omani officials have prepared the necessary draft documents, and the process…
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Intra-Asia Rates Surge as Demand Rises

Rising demand is enabling container lines on Indian trades to increase prices for intra-Asia services, particularly from China. Market sources report that average spot rates…
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Shipping Documents Cheat Sheet: A Quick Guide for Shippers and Consignees

Shipping Documents Cheat Sheet: A Quick Guide for Shippers and Consignees

Navigating the world of shipping documents can be daunting, whether you're a seasoned logistics professional or new to international trade. This cheat sheet provides concise,…
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How Free Trade Agreements Strengthen Global Supply Chains

How Free Trade Agreements Strengthen Global Supply Chains

Trade agreements are pivotal for promoting and encouraging international cooperation and driving economic growth. With Trade Agreements in force, it allow the companies to branch…
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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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