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14.08.26
Japan’s Trade Deficit with China up Nearly 40% in H1
A total of US$168.301 billion worth of goods were traded between Japan and China in the first half (January-June) of 2014, growing 4.4% year on year, according to a report compiled by the Japan Ext...
14.08.25
Laem Chabang Handles 7.6% More Containers in H1
The Port of Laem Chabang in Thailand handled 3,157,961 TEUs of containers in the first half (January-June) of 2014, growing 7.6% year on year from 2,933,990 TEUs, according to statistical data prov...
14.08.25
China Set to Restrict Hazardous Goods in Coming Holidays
In view of the forthcoming China National Day Holiday from October 1 - 7, 2014, China will palce operation restrictions on import shipments to South China (including Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and ...
14.08.22
Box Traffic at World's Top 3 Ports Slows down in July
The traditional pattern of mid-summer stagnation kicked in for the world's top three container ports in July. Container throughput at Shanghai, the world biggest container port, went up by only 2.8...
14.08.21
TSA Lines Announce Further Freight Increase for Sept 1
Member container shipping lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are proposing an across-the board general rate increase (GRI) of at least US$600 per FEU to all destinations, effec...
14.08.21
25 New Forwarders Registered/Licensed in Jan to July
A total of 25 new Japanese and overseas forwarders were either registered or licensed in Japan in the first seven months (January-July) of 2014, according to the nation’s Ministry of Land, Infrastr...
14.08.19
China's Tax Refund Policy at Ports of Departure to Be Expanded
China's Ministry of Finance (MOF), General Administration of Customs (GAC) and State Administration of Taxation (SAT) have jointly announced the expansion of the scope of tax refund policies at por...
14.08.18
WCO to Amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule
World Customs Organization (WCO) has adopted a recommendation that lists recommended amendments to the Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature which will enter into force on January 1, 2017 (HS 2017). ...
14.08.15
ILWU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Grain Handlers
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) reached on August 11 a tentative agreement with Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers Association（PNGHA）for a new contract covering grain termina...
14.08.15
Box Cargo from Japan to China down 5.5% in June
Containerized exports from Japan to China were sluggish in June, decreasing 5.5% year on year to 994,736 tons, according to a report on container movement between the nations. The Japan Maritime Ce...
