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Hong Kong airport cancels flights due to protests in terminal
Hong Kong airport, one of the busiest in the world, has cancelled its departing passenger flights as a result of protests taking place in its main terminal.In a statement issued today (Monday, August 12), the airport said that is has cancelled all flights that have not yet checked in.In response ...
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Carousel wins AEO status
Carousel Logistics, which specialises in the transport of parts and products for high-performance industries across Europe, has obtained Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status for two of its business units, enabling them to accelerate import and export procedures and facilitate just-in-time logistics solutions in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.AEO certification ...
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US–China trade tension hits Hong Kong
The ongoing dispute between the US and China is having an impact on Hong Kong’s air imports and exports, according to the latest DHL Hong Kong Air Trade Leading Index.The quarterly report, commissioned by DHL Express (Hong Kong), is prepared by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. It surveys over 600 ...
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UK logistics sector needs extension of contingency measures, says FTA
Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for an extension to the measures which were put in place in advance of the original deadline for leaving the EU, as the prospect of a No Deal Brexit increases.“In the run up to the March 29 Brexit, FTA lobbied the UK and the ...
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FTA 'No deal Brexit' memo to Johnson and Hunt: Keep Britain trading
Britain’s next Prime Minister, either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, has been warned by the FTA that a ‘No deal Brexit’ would be the “worst possible outcome” for the UK economy, while also citing the “fragility” of government plans.The result of the Conservative Party leadership contest, and thus the next ...
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Could Schiphol be set to earn extra slots?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol could be set to receive an increase in slots from 2021 but it will need to meet certain criteria if it is to qualify for the extra capacity.Dutch Minister for Infrastructure and Water Management Cora van Nieuwenhuizen has revealed plans that will see the capacity constrained airport ...
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NewsUK appoints logistics duo to advise on Brexit backstop solutions
The UK government has made two key logistics appointments as it looks to deliver its Brexit commitment to find workable alternatives to the Northern Ireland backstop when Britain leaves the European Union (EU).Peter MacSwiney, chairman of Customs clearance software provider ASM, has been appointed to a new Technical Alternative Arrangements ...
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Fred Smith of FedEx slams 'protectionist' US trade policy
FedEx founder Fred Smith has renewed his criticism of President Trump and his administration’s simmering trade dispute with China, saying that the US had become “protectionist,” defined as: “I will make everything I need in my own borders”.Smith, chairman and chief executive of the US parcels and logistics giant, told ...
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IATA responds to Dutch plans for green tax on air cargo and passengers
IATA has published research claiming that people would rather see investment in green aviation technology than "environmental taxes" following the Dutch government announcing plans for a new tax on air cargo and air travel.The Dutch government has submitted proposals to introduce a charge of €3.85 per tonne of cargo for ...
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FedEx sues US government over Chinese export rules
FedEx is suing the US government to obtain an exclusion to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) if it mistakenly ships goods that violate rules imposed on Chinese products by the Trump administration.The lawsuit, filed in the District of Columbia by the US parcels giant against the US Department of Commerce, ...
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NewsEast Midlands Airport calls on government to "unlock" its cargo potential
East Midlands Airport (EMA) wants the UK government to “unlock its potential” as a major airfreight hub, with management tabling five key policy requests to promote the cargo gateway’s fuure development.The airport, part of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), wants the government to set out clear policies to solidify its position ...
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NewsFTA wants air cargo at centre of the UK's aviation strategy
The UK's Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the country's government to place air cargo at the centre of its aviation strategy.The UK government recently launched a consultation on its future aviation strategy and the FTA would like a dedicated freight chapter in white paper with a "clear and ...
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NewsBelgium launches new BE-GATE digital customs platform
Brussels AirportBelgian air and sea cargo gateways are to benefit from the introduction of a new customs platform designed to simplify the import and export of goods, one particularly suitable for those businesses involved in e-commerce.The new BE-GATE customs platform was officially launched yesterday (June 6). The portal was developed ...
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NewsEtihad secures valuable service
Etihad Airways has established Etihad Secure Logistics Services LLC after buying out its partner in the Armaguard Valuables Management LLC (AVM) joint venture established six years ago.Armaguard Linfox Group Pty (Australia) will now concentrate on its existing business in Australia and New Zealand and develop its services across south east ...
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NewsThorsten Neumann appointed to full-time TAPA role
Thorsten Neumann, TAPA EMEAThe Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has named Thorsten Neumann as its first-ever full-time president and chief executive with effect from June 1, 2019.Neumann has chaired TAPA’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region on a voluntary basis since 2006.Jason Breakwell, vice chair of TAPA EMEA, said: ...
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Shoe firms urge end to US-China trade war
In response to US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he would increase tariffs on $200bn worth of US-bound Chinese imports from 10% to 25%, some of the world’s major footwear companies have called for the trade war to end.A letter to the president, signed by 173 shoe firms, claims: ...
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NewsCHAMP adds Japan to Traxon Global Customs coverage
Luxembourg-headquartered CHAMP Cargosystems has begun offering Advance Cargo Information (ACI) filing to Japan Customs via its customs compliance solution, Traxon Global Customs (TGC).CHAMP has already signed 15 airlines up to its ACI service compliant with Japan Customs.The system enables airlines or their ground handlers to send master air waybill, house ...
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High Court dismisses legal challenges to Heathrow's third runway
The High Court in London has ruled against campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The challenges were from a coalition of objectors including the Mayor of London.Caroline Russell, chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee, said: “Although the Government’s ...
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UK forwarders given guidance on trade in endangered species in a no-deal Brexit
UK freight forwarders have received additional guidance on the regulations concerning the trade in endangered species.Robert Keen, director general of BIFA, the trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding sector, said: “One of the consequences of Brexit will be that freight forwarders and customs agents will become involved in ...
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NewsFIATA issues best practice guide to fight cybercrime
Picture: FIATAThe International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has released its “Best Practice Guide on Prevention of Cybercrime” for its members and the industry at large.Said a FIATA spokesperson: “Cybercrime continues to manifest its impact on international logistics and supply chain management systems.”It has issued the practice guide “in ...