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15.01.09
WCO Launches Iris Application for Open Source Information
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has announced the launch of the Iris application. Iris is a new and innovative tool which acts as an ''aggregator'' for all types of open source Customs informa...
15.01.07
ILWU, PMA Jointly Call for Federal Mediation
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) returned to the bargaining table on Monday after the New Year holiday recess. No significant developmen...
15.01.06
Think Tank Eyes 2.5% Gain in Japan’s Box Trade for FY2015
Nittsu Research Institute and Consulting, Inc. (NRIC) has recently released a report on economic and cargo transport projections for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. NRIC anticipates that exports of oce...
15.01.06
China Customs Mulls Mandatory House B/L Data Filing
China Customs allegedly plans mandatory filing of House B/L data on its Advance Manifest (CCAM) system effective March 1, 2015. The full enforcement of the new CCAM 24-hour rule began in Shanghai f...
14.12.26
West Asia Carrier Groups to Introduce Thailand THC
The Informal Rate Agreement (IRA), Informal Red Sea Agreement (IRSA) and Informal South Asia Agreement (ISAA), which cover the trades from the Far East to the Middle East, Red Sea and South Asia, h...
14.12.25
PMA Requests Federal Mediation in West Coast Labor Talks
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents employers at America's 29 West Coast ports, asked for federal mediation in its contract negotiations with the International Longshore & Ware...
14.12.24
Bangkok Port to Introduce e-Gate System in January
The Port Authority of Thailand is ready to launch the e-Gate system in January next year at its Artnarong Road gate in Khlong Toei, Bangkok. The system is expected help smooth the flow of vehicles ...
14.12.22
IADA Unveils Japan Business Plan for 2015
The Intra-Asia Discussion Agreement (IADA) has adopted a rate restoration program for cargo moving to/from Japan with the objective of covering a part of the lost revenue in the past enabling membe...
14.12.19
Expectations Fade for Earlier Conclusion of US West Coast Labor Talks
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has denied optimistic reports regarding the status of contract negotiations with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU). ''Statements and rumors...
14.12.18
Intra-Asia containers up 3.2% in October
The combined volume of containerized shipments handled in October by major shipping companies among Japan and 12 other Asian economies was 1.252 million TEUs, growing 3.2% year on year from 1.214 m...
