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July 5, 2018


Antwerp Port Expected to Double Volume Through Rail Services

Railport Antwerp, a joint initiative between Antwerp Port Authority and industry associations, is set to expand its activities. The company will actively serve rail transport in the port, including intermodal container transport, with the aim of doubling the proportion of…

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July 3, 2018


New China Manifest Rules in Effect

China Customs has released Order No.56 [2017] to adjust their advanced manifest rule, which went into effect June 1, 2018. There are new mandatory elements to be included on shipping instructions (AJOT).

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July 3, 2018


Melbourne Enjoys Record Port Trade in May

The Port of Melbourne recorded record revenue tonnes for the month of May, according to Daily Cargo News. Total port trade was 9.7% greater than May last year and 8.9% up for the financial year to date.

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June 26, 2018


Southern CA Ports Continue to Mitigate Truck Traffic

A long-running program known as the PierPASS traffic mitigation fee is undergoing changes expected to take effect later this year. It’s assessed on loaded containers entering or exiting at the ports of LA and Long Beach during peak hours (Monday…

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June 18, 2018


Demand for Diesel and Related Fuels May Surge

A surge in demand is coming for diesel and related fuels as shipping companies close in on a deadline to reduce sulfur emissions, according to Transport Topics. The International Maritime Organization in London is requiring all marine fuel to be…

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June 18, 2018


U.S. Trade Enforcement Funding Expected to Increase

The International Trade Administration, the Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative would get additional resources to conduct trade enforcement operations in a fiscal year 2019 appropriations bill approved June 14 by the Senate…

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June 14, 2018


ONE Receives First New Container Vessel

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) has taken delivery of its first new container vessel, the 14,000 TEU ONE Stork. According to ONE, the ship was built at the Kure Shipyard of Japan Marine United Corporation and features the Japanese…

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