Singapore

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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enero 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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noviembre 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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septiembre 19, 2017


ITA Announces Aerospace Trade Mission to Singapore

The International Trade Administration has announced an aerospace trade mission to Singapore February 5-9, 2018, according to trade law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. U.S. companies already doing business or seeking to do business in Singapore or elsewhere in the…

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septiembre 19, 2017


Beware of Bauxite

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued new warnings about the dangers of shipping bauxite. Bauxite is a commonly-shipped source of aluminum. A newly-identified phenomenon of “dynamic separation” when there is excess moisture in the cargo could significantly affect a vessel's stability,…

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junio 14, 2017


Singapore Unveils SmartPost Initiative

As part of improvements to postal operations, Singapore Post says it will instill near-field communication tags on more than 50,000 delivery and collection points around the island to obtain data on operational activities.

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