The new regulations require carriers to complete their advanced manifest submissions considerably prior to the vessel’s arrival or departure.
International Customs Regulations
News and analysis of new and existing international customs regulations and their impacts on the flow of goods through supply chains around the globe. Navigating the differences between the customs regimes of various countries is one of a shipper's biggest problems.
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28 Jun 2018
Authorities have asked stakeholders to examine a proposed fast-track/streamlined last-mile/last touch logistics plan for inland container depots — dubbed “direct inland delivery” — which they believe will prove to be another major boon for hinterland shippers.
21 Jun 2018
The new community, approved by the Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service and the Federal Customs Service, will work to speed port operations and and decrease shipper costs.
15 Jun 2018
China Merchants’ purchase of a stake in the Port of Newcastle, Australia’s largest east coast port, would be its first in Oceania. However, the dealoccurs at a time of increased political and trade tension between the strong-performing Asian economies.
09 May 2018
China is increasing pressure on US exporters, creating costly delays.
27 Apr 2018
The rate hike may be just the beginning of additional, larger Federal Anti-Monopoly Service fee increases, as part of Russia's response to the West’s latest package of sanctions, imposed by the United States, and supported by many European allies.
20 Mar 2018
The UK-EU trade reality is that a hard Brexit would delay supply chains almost immediately — something negotiators on both sides of the Channel will try to avoid, given the extra 21-month transition period.
23 Feb 2018
The new Asian markets that US recyclable exporters are finding to replace the banned China in-take are growing fast.
08 Jan 2018
Under the expanded VAT system, all services at the Port of Chittagong will be subject to the VAT.
27 Dec 2017
The government of India this week issued a decree unveiling plans to automate customs procedures at its badly congested Petrapole checkpoint.
18 Dec 2017
It is clear that a world-class infrastructure improves a nation's efficiency and attracts business. And post-Brexit United Kingdom must implement several infrastructure improvements to achieve both.
15 Dec 2017
Customs officials listed a series of arbitrary rate actions by carriers and terminals on direct port delivery cargo handling and called for stricter regulations to create transparency across the supply chain.
05 Dec 2017
There’s not much confidence that the UK government will meet the deadline.
05 Dec 2017
“Unless these problem areas are fixed, it would not be advisable to reduce the time limit of 48 hours.”
04 Dec 2017
Several industries like construction, food or logistics have already warned of an existing shortage of resources.
30 Nov 2017
“We want to release goods from the ports as fast as possible.”
22 Nov 2017
These are the best of times for the global airline industry but look like the worst of times for UK carriers and airports as they sweat over Brexit.
21 Nov 2017
Strike action by the Receita Federal (customs) in Brazil has intensified as it enters its fourth week and is now causing severe delays.
14 Nov 2017
What does Brexit mean in practical terms for supply chains?
06 Nov 2017
The primary issue is with “field formations” that must still set up systems and procedures for handling RFID e-sealed containers.
01 Nov 2017
The World Bank will provide 5.3 billion taka of the funding.
27 Oct 2017
There is quite a difference between the single market and the customs union.
25 Oct 2017
“The Receita Federal is intent on pushing the pedal of pain down this week.”
18 Oct 2017
A sharp break in relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union after Brexit will be devastating for the trade and business between both parties.
12 Oct 2017
Shippers have suffered several waves of strikes and slowdowns over the past 14 months.
11 Oct 2017
The world was shocked by British citizens’ decision on June 24, 2016, to withdraw their nation from the European Union.
14 Sep 2017
The European Union is the United Kingdom’s largest trading partner, accounting for almost half of its exports.
07 Sep 2017
Trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union is significant and will face serious challenges should Brexit see the United Kingdom leaving the EU Customs Union, British ports warn.
02 Aug 2017
China’s largest retailer launched the new cross-border alliance with the view of improving the usually complicated processes involved in bringing imported products into the mainland.
29 Jun 2017
Black Sea shippers are turning to Ukrainian gateways.
25 Jun 2017
Canada is in the early stages of reworking its system of cargo clearance to allow containerized goods that don’t present a security, safety, or health threat to move through ports.
08 Jun 2017
While port operations are largely normal, cross-border trucking is still heavily impacted.
05 Jun 2017
Customs estimates that with quicker clearance, logistics costs per container have been reduced by more than half.
01 Jun 2017
The establishment of centers to process electronic customs declarations filed via Russia’s single window should speed up cargo clearance and reduce corruption.
10 May 2017
JNPT's program to ease congestion and lower logistics costs had its best month ever in April.
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