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Port congestion grapples the container markets

According to a new report from Bank of America, the container vessel supply has worsened due to port congestion since March and the major congestion…
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Panama Canal prepares for normal operations

The Panama Canal water levels have increased and have ignited exceptions of a potential return to regular operations for container shipping. It has been almost…
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Sea-air ‘barely viable’ as port congestion hits

The sea-air option is becoming less feasible for shippers looking for a faster route due to congestion at important transhipment points. Nick Coverdale, director and…
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MOL Secures LPG New Build Contracts with TotalEnergies

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have partnered with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to develop a pair of 88000 cu m LPG carriers. The 230-meter-long LPG-fueled ships…
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CBIC reports: India actively pursuing customs mutual recognition agreements with nations

India is actively signing mutual recognition agreements with the customs authorities of seven nations and is discussing and negotiating for more such pacts with other…
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Container spot rates surge across major trades

The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) rose 9.3% on Friday compared to the previous week, climbing 214.97 points to 2,520.76. This follows a significant jump…
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Container Weight

Container Weight: Who is responsible for VGM?

In January of 2015, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to require…
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Tariff Concession Orders

Tariff Concession Orders

The Australian Border Force (Customs) acknowledge that the interpretation of Duty Free Tariff Concession Orders (TCO) is an area of…
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Trade Credit Insurance

In the current economic climate all businesses large and small face the challenge of managing cash flow and the risks…
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Australia continues with Free Trade Negotiations

Australia continues with Free Trade Negotiations

2016 looms as another significant year for those in the Australian part of the international supply chain. Industry is still…
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Illegal Logged Products

Illegal Logged Products | Due Diligence and Importer Responsibilities

Further to our previous announcements, the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation 2013 is law and its requirements c​a​me into effect on 30th…
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Asian Steel Makers to Face Anti-Dumping Enquiry

The Australian Government has ordered an enquiry into the dumping of steel into the Australian market, as announced by Minister for…
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