Peru
March 14, 2018
IATA Symposium Highlights Technology Trends
At a workshop held during IATA’s World Cargo Symposium, moderators sparked an interactive discussion about how technology can be applied to the air cargo business and the hurdles ahead. Whether it’s blockchain, artificial intelligence (A.I.), augmented reality, or the “internet…
READ MORE >February 26, 2018
Peru Signs FTA with Australia
More than 96% of Peruvian exports will be able to enter Australia duty-free once the agreement enters into force, a figure that will rise to nearly 100% after four years. Peru’s primary exports to Australia in 2016 were in the…
READ MORE >February 26, 2018
Peru Commission Tasked with Facilitating Trade
Led by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism and in line with Peru’s commitments under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, the commission is expected to encourage the implementation of actions to expedite customs clearance and reduce and simplify trade-related…
READ MORE >February 22, 2018
Peru and Australia Sign Free Trade Agreement
On February 12, an FTA was signed that will eliminate tariffs on 99% of Australian goods within five years of the agreement entering into force. Trade minister Steven Ciobo said the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) would grant immediate tariff-free…
READ MORE >February 12, 2018
AEO Program Expanding in Chile and Peru
The Chilean Customs department has announced that it will expand its Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) program. Participation will initially be limited to exporters and customs agents but will subsequently be expanded to importers, shippers, ports, and other trade operators. Peru…
READ MORE >February 8, 2018
Winter Weather Affecting Paris
Due to heavy snowfall in the region, Paris airports are facing disruptions in operations, including flight delays and cancellations. Unfortunately, this means that our personnel are unable to get freight shipments to and from the airport. The winter weather is forecasted…
READ MORE >February 6, 2018
Free Webinar on IMO Polar Code
Diminishing ice in the Arctic will have significant consequences for commercial shippers that rely on the Northern Sea Route. A free webinar offered by IHS Markit/Fairplay on February 7 will focus on how the IMO Polar Code, which went into force…
READ MORE >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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