The Status of the Port of Melbourne
The Status of the Port of Melbourne
As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on the globe, Australia has faced its own difficulties and has taken on many measures to curb the spread of the pandemic further. With second wave lockdowns were set in motion in the last … Continue reading
The Impact of Coronavirus on Global Shipping
As the Coronavirus COVID-19 spreads further into different regions of the world, we look at how it impacts global shipping. With the virus stemming from China, and thereafter spreading to the various corners of the world from person-to-person contact due … Continue reading
Tokyo 2020 Freight Forwarding and Customs Guide
Whilst Japan prepares for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics games in Tokyo, some freight forwarding and customs guides have been adjusted to for those exporting and importing to and from Japan concerning Olympiad formalities and equipment. These concern those … Continue reading
2020 Ocean Shipping Industry Trends to Prepare for
As the New Year draws closer, we look at how global trade may be affected. With these 2020 ocean shipping trends to keep an eye out for, you will be able to decide for yourself what business decisions to make. … Continue reading
KYC Customs Requirement when Shipping to India
With time and newer procedures, policies and operations are brought into action, you will find change is just part and parcel of life, be it personal or business related. One change in the shipping industry that has affected the world … Continue reading
Changes in the Shipping Industry with Low Sulfur Surcharge
There have been many changes in the shipping industry in the past. We have seen the chassis business change with the exit of carriers, the US labour issues (between the east and west), the introduction of mega vessels into the … Continue reading
Australian Transport News – Parkes Logistics Terminal
In Australian transport news, New South Wales saw the opening of the newest and largest regional terminal being opened in Australia courtesy of Pacific National. The new terminal named Parkes Logistics Terminal with a price tag of $35 million is … Continue reading
Stopping over at Singapore Port
The 2019 Xinhau-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index has ranked Singapore again, as the leading city that offers port and business services, for the sixth time running. The index ranks cities based on the services and facilities offered for international … Continue reading
Australia’s National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy – National Action Plan
With growing challenges in freight and supply chain measures, the Australian Transport and Infrastructure Council recently endorsed both the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and the National Action Plan back in August of this year. The strategy and the … Continue reading
Development of Global Trade and its Impacts on the Shipping Industry
Maritime exploration and trade first began as early as 3000BCand it was during the Arab age of discovery between the 3rd-7th centuries when the modern maritime global trade and shipping began. The development of global trade over the years has … Continue reading