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05 Jun World Container Index Update

Posted at 02:44h in Freight Forwarders, Global Trade, Logistics, Ports, Shipping Containers, World Container Index by susan pop 0 Comments

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The latest update of Drewry's composite World Container Index (WCI) has seen a fall of 20% to US$1685.32 per 40-foot container this week, representing a drop of 78% when compared with the same week in 2022. The WCI is now 84% below the peak of US$10,377,...

05 Jun New Public Health Order Amendment

Posted at 02:42h in Australia, Public Health Order by susan pop 0 Comments

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Amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Air and Maritime Arrivals) Order (No 1) 2022 commenced at 12.01am on Saturday, 30 April 2022. The amendments repealed the quarantine requirements for unvaccinated international air arrivals and all maritime arrivals. Click here for further information. If you have any further...

05 Jun Expansion of AEOPCOMM Fertiliser Applicability

Posted at 02:41h in Australia, Biosecurity by susan pop 0 Comments

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Biosecurity industry participants and accredited persons operating under the department's class 19.2 automatic entry processing for commodities (AEPCOMM) approved arrangement need to be aware of the expansion announced with regards to fertiliser. As of 16 May 2022, the fertiliser AEPCOMM group has been expanded to include...

05 Jun Australian Program To Build Supply Chain Talent Pipeline

Posted at 02:38h in Australia, Supply Chain by susan pop 0 Comments

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A new program designed to build the supply chain recruitment pipeline and provide training in key skill gap areas, specifically targeting women and young women to help bridge the gender gap and increase diversity in the industry, has been launched in Victoria. This innovative program aims...

05 Jun New Zealand / UK Free Trade Agreement

Posted at 02:37h in Free Trade Agreement, Global Trade, New Zealand Ports, Trade Agreement, UK by susan pop 0 Comments

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The NZ/UK Free Trade Agreement, which was made official on 31 May 2023, will see the tariffs removed from the majority of NZ exports, including wine and agricultural products such as honey, onion and kiwifruit. This agreement is predicted to increase NZ exports to the UK...

05 Jun Is Your Business Supply Chain Ready for 2023?

Posted at 02:36h in Rachael Budd, Supply Chain by susan pop 0 Comments

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It was just a few years ago that the global supply chain was considered a background mechanism in business. One that was reliable, predictable and smooth in its modus operandi. However this has undeniably changed over recent times, making it increasingly clear that global logistics...

20 May Slow Import Growth Expected

Posted at 02:32h in Global Trade, USA by susan pop 0 Comments

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Monthly US imports continue to decrease by double-digit percentages to pre-pandemic levels. With import volumes anticipated to return to more seasonal ordering patterns, overall US imports are expected to remain below the year-ago comparison. The official import number for February of 1.55 million TEU was just...

20 May Detention And Demurrage (D&D) Billing Lacks Clarity

Posted at 02:31h in Demurrage, Detention by susan pop 0 Comments

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Terminal operators are expressing concern that the decision due to be made in June by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regarding detention and demurrage billing could hurt cargo flow through the USA. With ocean liners already announcing they will cease charging detention and demurrage, terminal operators...

20 May World Container Index Increases

Posted at 02:30h in Freight Forwarders, Freight Forwarding, Global Trade, Logistics, Ocean Freight, Shipping Containers, Supply Chain, World Container Index by susan pop 0 Comments

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Whilst the latest Drewry World Container Index increased by 1% last week, it has dropped 77% compared with the same week last year. The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $1,763 per 40-foot container is now 83% below the peak of $10,377 in September 2021. The latest...

20 May Western Australian Ports Receive $136 Million Funding

Posted at 02:28h in Australia, Ports by susan pop 0 Comments

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The 2023 WA state budget has allocated $136 million to projects that will increase the capacity of ports and diversify exports across the state. This funding aims to expand the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour, support the Geraldton Port Maximisation Project and upgrade roads and berth facilities...

Author: susan pop

05 Jun World Container Index Update

05 Jun New Public Health Order Amendment

05 Jun Expansion of AEOPCOMM Fertiliser Applicability

05 Jun Australian Program To Build Supply Chain Talent Pipeline

05 Jun New Zealand / UK Free Trade Agreement

05 Jun Is Your Business Supply Chain Ready for 2023?

20 May Slow Import Growth Expected

20 May Detention And Demurrage (D&D) Billing Lacks Clarity

20 May World Container Index Increases

20 May Western Australian Ports Receive $136 Million Funding