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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 20, 2017
EU Publishes Report Highlighting Benefits of Trade Agreements
The EU has published a report assessing the implementation of its existing trade agreements. It’s the first report of its kind to look at what happens after trade agreements have entered into force. One of the key findings was that…
READ MORE >November 20, 2017
Thailand Announces New Customs Requirements
A new enforcement for shipping marks for cargo into Thailand went into effect on November 13. Fines can be up to THB 50,000 for noncompliance. Cargo simply needs to be labeled and marked correctly, according to established standards.
READ MORE >November 17, 2017
EMO Vietnam is Open for Business!
EMO Trans is pleased to announce the opening of EMO Trans Vietnam Co., Ltd. “Vietnam is a vibrant emerging market and strategically important in support of our growing business in…
READ MORE >November 16, 2017
Air New Zealand Introduces Bluetooth Technology
Air New Zealand has announced that it will introduce new tracking technology that will allow the airline to more easily track and analyze the movements of cargo shipments and its cargo equipment worldwide.
READ MORE >November 16, 2017
Shortage of Customs Inspectors Reported at U.S. Ports
The Association of American Port Authorities (AAPA) has called on the Customs & Border Protection agency (CBP) and Congress to secure adequate resources at U.S. ports. A serious shortage of customs inspectors threatens to disrupt supply chains (source: The Loadstar).
READ MORE >November 13, 2017
Germany Continues Manufacturing Growth Trend
German factory orders increased for a second month, adding to signs that Europe’s largest economy will continue expanding at a solid pace.
READ MORE >November 13, 2017
Japan’s Container Lines Post Gains
The liner divisions of Japanese shipping groups K Line, MOL and NYK all posted positive results in the second quarter, ahead of their merger into the Ocean Network Express (ONE) next April.
READ MORE >November 13, 2017
U.S. Census Bureau Issues Guidance on Routed Export Transactions
Routed export transactions generate a lot of questions, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s a guide for some best practices.
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