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Imports, foreign labels popular in China

People in China are seeking more high-end consumer goods. Their spending on both imports and foreign brands continues to be a key driver for inc reased con...
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Posted on July 29, 2022

India Pharma, tea, coffee exports affected by war

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has affected exports of Indian pharmaceuticals, tea, coffee and marine products, but bilateral trade with Russia has improved. ...
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Posted on July 28, 2022

Rhine water in Germany falls again, freight ships only part-loaded

Water levels on the Rhine in Germany have again fallen and freight ships are still unable to sail fully loaded, navigation authorities said on Monday. S...
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Posted on July 27, 2022

Russia reassures Egypt on wheat exports

Last week Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement allowing safe passage for Ukrainian ships to export wheat internationally. The deal was brokered by Turke...
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Posted on July 26, 2022

Long-term Australasian freight rates record high

THERE has been a huge increase in the cost of long-term ocean freight rates into Australasia over the past year, according to recent data from a market int...
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Posted on July 25, 2022

Gotland Sweden – Clean freight deliveries

The Gotland region in Sweden is trying to counter climate change effects by working towards a goal of becoming fossil-fuel-free in 2040, which is five year...
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Posted on July 22, 2022

Australia tries to attract more female freight drivers

the Australian freight industry is struggling to manage the ever-growing volume of freight traffic, which was predicted to increase by 25 per cent in the n...
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Posted on July 21, 2022

New Customs system for exports and imports

The new CDS Customs System in the UK starts for imports on 1 October 2022, and for exports on 1 April 2023.You need to register for imports and/or exports ...
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Posted on July 20, 2022

Nepal continues import bans

The government of Nepal has continued the restriction on the imports of 10 goods, which are considered luxury, for another one and a half months, as the c...
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Posted on July 19, 2022

Exporters cut costs to sustain business

Export-oriented manufacturers in the Phillippines have been increasing technology investments and improving operational efficiency to cut down costs amid h...
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Posted on July 18, 2022

Ukraine may increase grain exports through Danube

Ukraine's Infrastructure Ministry said that monthly grain exports could be increased by 500,000 tons by clearing its backlog through the Bystre river mouth...
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Posted on July 15, 2022

Chongqing cross-border highway freight line

Chongqing in South West China launched a cross-border highway freight route to Nepal this week. It is the first cross-border highway freight route from Ch...
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Posted on July 14, 2022

China exports rise

Yuan-denominated exports from China in the first half of this year increased 13.2% from a year earlier. Imports rose 4.8% from a year earlier, according t...
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Posted on July 13, 2022

Fish exports to UK increase six-fold

Vietnam’s tra fish exports increased by 83.2% in the first half of this year. Seafood exports were expected to realise nearly 5.8 billion USD for Vietna...
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Posted on July 12, 2022

Irish drinks exports to US

Drinks exports from Ireland to the US were valued at around €619 million in 2021; to commemorate the 4th of July, the drinks industry in Ireland is highl...
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Posted on July 11, 2022

UK to introduce new sanctions on Belarus

Britain said it would introduce new economic, trade and transport sanctions on Belarus because of the country’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukrain...
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Posted on July 8, 2022

New Zeland exports to Europe

Agricultural policies being discssued in Europe may have major implications for New Zealand food producers who export to Europe. New Zealand exports ove...
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Posted on July 7, 2022

Germany shows 1st export deficit in over 30 years

New figures show that Germany recorded its first monthly trade deficit since 1991 in May, mainly because of higher import prices. The Federal Statistic...
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Posted on July 6, 2022

New Customs Clearance system for exports and imports

UKHMRC are implementing a new Customs Clearance system, starting later this year, called CDS. This will replace the current CHIEF system, so all importers...
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Posted on July 5, 2022

Sea freight falling

2021 has been the most volatile year for shipping in the past 50 years. By the middle of 2022, the sky-high freight rates have finally softened, approachin...
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Posted on July 4, 2022

Why does Africa need to import grain?

The continent has vast amounts of arable lands, but depends on imports of grain to feed itself. Africans produce food, but not for themselves. A major ...
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Posted on July 1, 2022
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