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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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