Singapore
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 >March 9, 2018
Key Sectors Drive Growth in Singapore
Singapore’s Changi Airport is betting that the key sectors of pharmaceuticals, perishables and e-commerce will drive new growth in the months and years ahead. “These three verticals are the key pillars to Singapore’s manufacturing industry,” says Jaisey Yip, a representative…
READ MORE >February 26, 2018
HMM to Launch Asia-North Europe Route
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) plans to launch a standalone Asia-North Europe service in April that promises industry-leading transit times between Busan and Rotterdam. Branded as the ‘Asia-Europe Express’ (AEX), the new service will turn in 10 weeks with 10 classic…
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 >January 18, 2018
Leaders Gather in Singapore to Combat Piracy
The Information Sharing Centre (ISC) of ReCAAP, the first regional government-to-government agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia, kicked off in Singapore with 19 senior officers from 17 countries. The countries represented…
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.
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 13, 2017
Pacific Alliance Holds Free Trade Agreement Talks with Latin America
Talks between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore trade officials have begun with Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. In this first round, 23 working groups met.
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