Archive: febrero 2018

febrero 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…

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febrero 21, 2018


Southwest Cargo set to begin international shipments in May

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Southwest Airlines is getting serious about cargo, with today’s announcement that, following the rollout of its new Southwest Cargo Suite (SCS) point-of-sale system in March, Southwest Airlines Cargo will begin international cargo shipments to destinations in Mexico in May.

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febrero 14, 2018


CBP Working to Facilitate Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say that they are taking a number of steps to facilitate trade at U.S. borders, in addition to its trade enforcement efforts.

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febrero 14, 2018


China’s Demand for Perishables Drives Capacity

According to one key source, China’s demand for fruit and other perishables is not expected to diminish any time soon. “If all the fruit produced by Europe was exported to China, it would only meet 16% of demand – this…

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febrero 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…

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febrero 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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febrero 6, 2018


Trusted Trader Program Could Potentially Replace C-TPAT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is continuing to evaluate key aspects of its trusted trader pilot as it prepares to make the program operational as early as this fall. The trusted trader concept seeks to update the Customs Trade Partnership…

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febrero 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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