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February 8, 2019


Hong Kong and Brussels Airports Launch Pharma Corridor

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Brussels Airport (BRU) have announced a collaboration to launch a pharma corridor that will create a seamless cold-chain link between the two major international airfreight hubs. (Air Cargo World)

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February 6, 2019


Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Now in Effect for Seven Countries

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership became effective for Vietnam January 14, following its December 30, 2018, entry into force for Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Singapore. Other signatories to the multilateral free trade agreement include…

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February 4, 2019


Happy Chinese New Year and Year of the Pig

The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday is here, and all EMO China offices are on a long holiday from February 4-10. Customers with urgent shipments may contact their EMO Trans representatives for guidance.

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January 30, 2019


Cold Weather Adversely Affecting Train Operations

Due to severe cold weather conditions in its Canadian and U.S. Midwest rail network, CN Rail has announced the implementation of train length restrictions to ensure safe operations when cold temperatures fall below -25C. Shorter trains may mean reduced weekly capacity. At…

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January 24, 2019


How U.S. Government Shutdown is Affecting Cargo

FlyingTypers recently interviewed Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the U.S.- based Airforwarders Association if and how the current U.S. government shutdown is impacting his members. Fried notes, “The air cargo industry’s successful efforts to work with Congress and the TSA…

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January 16, 2019


Chinese Lunar New Year is Coming Up

The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday is around the corner, and all Chinese offices will have a long holiday from February 4-10. Our offices in China have advised that, due to China customs operations, customers should not plan to ship cargo…

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