In anticipation of the enforcement of the International Maritime Organization’s global fuel sulfur cap, liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services are considered a ‘clean’ option to meet the 2020 global 0.5% sulfur cap.
READ MORE >Ocean carriers will be making changes to Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) charges in 2019.
READ MORE >The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) has warned that the biggest issue since VGM [container weighing] could be concerns that parasites and other invasive species are being spread globally on the outside of containers, contributing to the demise of local ecodiversity.
READ MORE >The International Air Transport Association will make the electronic air waybill (E-AWB) the default contract of carriage for all air cargo shipments on enabled trade lanes effective January 1, 2019.
READ MORE >The airfreight market is heating up fast as the peak season gets into its stride, according to the Loadstar. Hong Kong in particular is in demand.
READ MORE >The International Maritime Organization (IMO) wants ship operators to use “just-in-time” principles at ports to reduce fuel consumption. (Ship & Bunker)
READ MORE >Jian Zhang, a partner at Pamir Law Group, offers his advice on negotiating and signing clear and balanced purchase contracts, as well as best practices for successfully conducting business in China.
READ MORE >Our colleagues in the Middle East have advised us that businesses will be on holiday from August 21 to 25, 2018 because of local holidays in Qatar in observance of Eid Al Adha. Customers should plan shipments accordingly and check…
READ MORE >U.S. and foreign food and medical device facilities that do not properly renew their registrations with the Food and Drug Administration can be locked out of the U.S. market. Renewals for both types of facilities are due this year starting…
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