December 10, 2017
IATA Pursues New Certification for Live Animal Transport
IATA has revealed plans to launch CEIV certification for live animal transport and will also begin to investigate the possibility of a scheme for perishables.
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November 20, 2017
Peru and Australia Sign Trade Agreement
A new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and Australia will allow important benefits for Peruvian exports, particularly avocados, fresh grapes, blueberries, tangerines, cotton shirts, shrimp and frozen prawns, cuttlefish, and feed preparations for animals.
READ MORE >November 13, 2017
Pacific Alliance Holds Free Trade Agreement Talks with Latin America
Talks between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore trade officials have begun with Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. In this first round, 23 working groups met.
READ MORE >September 19, 2017
Beware of Bauxite
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued new warnings about the dangers of shipping bauxite. Bauxite is a commonly-shipped source of aluminum. A newly-identified phenomenon of “dynamic separation” when there is excess moisture in the cargo could significantly affect a vessel's stability,…
READ MORE >September 18, 2017
EU Seeks FTAs with Australia and New Zealand
The European Commission rolled out a proposal last Thursday to start free trade talks with Australia and New Zealand. The proposal is part of an effort by the bloc to strengthen its global trading position and leadership.
READ MORE >June 8, 2017
Middle East Diplomatic Situation
We have just released a bulletin regarding the diplomatic situation in the Middle East.
READ MORE >May 18, 2017
Shipping Containers Find New Life
Innovative architects and designers around the world are finding new ways to repurpose old shipping containers, according to Popular Mechanics and the Wall Street Journal.
READ MORE >May 8, 2017
Come See Us at Transport Logistic in Munich
Transport Logistic is the world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, and has been taking place in Munich since 1978. Also part of Transport Logistic is Air Cargo Europe, the industry gathering for the international…
READ MORE >April 24, 2017
Australia Looks to Strengthen Trade with Hong Kong
The Australian government has announced that it will pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in an attempt to secure further service export opportunities for Australian businesses. Australia's Trade Minister Steve Ciobo said that…
READ MORE >April 24, 2017
PACER Trade Agreement Reached
According to its trade ministry, Australia has successfully concluded negotiations with New Zealand and 12 Pacific Island countries to implement PACER Plus – the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus. PACER Plus is a landmark agreement covering goods, services…
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