Vessel News

CMA-CGM Don Carlos

The vessel just avoided grounding when she left Xiamen. The vessel suddenly went of course and was heading towards shallow waters. It was fortunate that the Vessel Traffic operators were able to warn them in time to avoid this becoming a serious matter.

MV Carlos Lophelia

It has been reported that  on the Jan 18, 2016, around 8 a.m. the "Coral Lophelia", travelling from from Terneuzen to Hamina, was in collision with the cargo vessel "Karmel"

 Port News

Taiwan International Ports Corporation  an  interest to invest in Subic Bay Freeport in the Philippines

Port of Santos 

Toxic fumes hamper operations in the port with vehicles stopped accessing the port at the Guaruja part of the port.

Trade News

Draft rule paves the way for EU exports of apples and pears to the US: Statement by EU Health and Food Safety Commissioner Andriukaitis, Trade Commissioner Malmström and Agriculture Commissioner Hogan

Mergers: Commission approves Ball's acquisition of Rexam, subject to conditions.

 European Commission - Press release Brussels, 15 January 2016 Following an in-depth review, the Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of beverage can manufacturer Rexam by rival Ball, subject to the divestment of 12 plants in the EEA. 

WTO faults EU in nuts and bolts dispute with China.

The World Trade Organisation on Monday ruled against the European Union in a dispute that has been raging since 2009 between the bloc and China over import duties on nuts and bolts.

EU Delays decision on China market economy status 

The EU on Wednesday said it would wait until later this year to decide if China should finally be considered a real market economy, a status keenly sought by Beijing that would make it harder for Europe to limit its cheap exports.

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement: Free trade part operational 1st January 2016 

On 1 January 2016, the European Union and Ukraine started applying the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) which forms part of the Association Agreement signed in June 2014. The rest of the Association Agreement has already been in force since November 2014.

EU, Philippines to Begin free trade talks 

The European Union and the Philippines will begin free trade talks early next year as the bloc builds on accords with Singapore and Vietnam, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.

Transport News

 

Do YOU know what your vehicles are carrying?

Hauliers rely on their customers to tell them what is inside the packages they transport, and the majority of the descriptions are true to the contents. However, criminal gangs are becoming increasingly clever at disguising illegal goods, and the innocent HGV driver may well end up inadvertently transporting items that are illegal, dangerous or even contributing to the demise of endangered wildlife species

Details of goods should be obtained in writng from your client and displayed on all transport documents.