Customs News - Updates for 21st November 2015

 

 EU to crackdown on illegal firearms after Paris attacks

(BRUSSELS) - The European Union said Wednesday it will push through plans to tackle the trade in illegal firearms, ahead of a crisis meeting of interior ministers in Brussels following the Paris attacks.
EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos also urged member states to make better use of intelligence-sharing tools to protect Europe's borderless Schengen area, which has come under scrutiny after the attacks.

Brussels also aims to have agreement by the end of the year on a controversial plan for the US-style sharing of air passenger name records, regarded as a key step for maintaining security within the passport-free Schengen zone, he said.

 

Sanctions and Embargoes

With the increase of sanctions being placed on overseas countries which has recently peaked at 44 countries, this and with the introduction of the USA to the EU next year it is even more important for your organisation to prepare for this now before the 1st January 2016. Felixstowe Trade College will work with you to install the necessary process/procedures in place to enable staff to carry out 'due dilligence'  to avoid in the more serious cases criminal prosecutions. 

Visit the college 'live chat' to ask any questions or call our help line 01394 458554 Advice is free



 

Shipping Trade and Transport News 21st November 2015

 

Vessel News

 

M.V. MSC Katrina

The vessel  had a damaged container from cargo hold two whilst being berthed at Eurogate (Hamburg). The container containing charcoal was discharged as a precaution and has been successfully dealt with by the port fire fighting forces - this post was released 20 minutes ago.

M.V. Spirit of Tasmania (Melbourne)  involved in bomb threat

 

Several hundred passengers from the vessel  were stranded for several hours after a bomb scare was received. After investigate the vessel was deemed to be safe and no threat found.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company News

 

Maersk/CMA in seperates talks to buy Neptune Orient Lines

 

 

 

Bunker News

  

Prices continue to fall during November 2015

Transport News

 TM CPC (CILT)

 

Make sure you are ready for the new customs regulations coming in to force from the 1st January and 1st May next year.

The next examination date is 7th February 2016. This course is delivered via the college campus which has knowledge checks in preparation for the exam. This qualification is delivered nationally.