Saturday, 16 January 2016

Vessel News

MSC Fantasia 

 














The Athens newspaper reported that on board the vessel were suspicious passengers or there were explosives on board. There is however no official statement.

Vessels notified beached during the last 24 hours

M.V. S.Young at Chittagong

M.V. Dpds4 at Alang

M.V. Dorikos at Alang

M.V. Fancy at Chittagong

M.V. Bambi at Chittagong

 

Trade News

 

European Commission - Statement  Brussels, 16 January 2016 The Commission welcomes the publication by the USDA of the draft rule as a necessary step in the process to facilitate the export of apples and pears from the EU to the United States.

 

China's balance of trade for December 2015 











GDP Growth Rate - October 2015

 












Exports

Exports of goods and services constitute 30% of GDP. 

China's major exports plastics items, toys as well as high tech produts which are growing. Main exporter partners include USA EU, Japan and South Korea.

Imports 

China's major imports are; crude oil, iron, copper, aluminiumand soybeans. Main trading partners include EU, ASEAN, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Other trading countries include Australia, South Africa and Brazil.

Terrorism Index












This index relates to the effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and psychological aftereffects

China is an acitve member of AEO customs and security which is designed to reduce fraud and terrorist activities. China joined the EU AEO in 2015.

Felixstowe Trade and Enterprise is able to offer 'Information Advice and Guidance to organisations applying for certification as well as the new  HMRC UCC Binding Tarrif Information which also includes due diligence to avoid prosecution when dealing with countries which have EU Sanctions.  Further details are available on request. Our AEO/Sanction telephone help line is +44(0) 1394 458554 or info@felixstowe-ac.co.uk


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