Despite overcapacity fears and recent container spot rate erosion, analysts have a positive outlook on profitability for container shipping this year, according to the Loadstar
READ MORE >The World Trade Organization (WTO) is forecasting global trade growth of 4.4% in 2018 after a 4.7% increase in 2017, the strongest performance in six years. (source: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg)
READ MORE >Effective July 1, 2018, the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) is revising the requirements for packing declarations as they pertain to timber/bamboo. Bamboo packaging IS acceptable provided that it is treated by an approved method prior to export…
READ MORE >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 >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 >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 >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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