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NewsTrump presidency could curb e-commerce air cargo
Photo: Markus Mainka/ ShutterstockA crackdown on e-commerce shipments could see the air cargo industry lose valuable volumes in the dawn of a new era of presidency in the US.Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, said there’s a strong possibility that a new government led by the soon-to-be president Donald ...
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NewsUS customs clamps down on vague cargo descriptions
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is clamping down on the use of vague descriptions of shipments submitted through the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS). CBP said that from October 7, carriers and other parties electing to file ACAS data to CBP are required to provide a precise description of ...
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NewsFirst US airside centralised examination station for cargo opens
The first U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) air cargo centralised examination station (CES) with direct access to an Airport Air Operations Area (AOA) has been opened.CBP officials from the Area Port of Dallas joined with Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport officials and executives from dnata Cargo USA for ...
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E-commerce volumes on the up at Helsinki
E-commerce volumes being transported through Helsinki Airport have grown rapidly over the past year following the start up of parcel firm Nordic Parcel Express.The company started operations in August 2023 and has been importing/exporting e-commerce volumes that would have previously flown through European hubs such as Amsterdam, Paris and Liege.The ...
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NewsUS customs crackdown on e-commerce yet to impact freighter capacity
A US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) crackdown on e-commerce shipments into the US over recent weeks has yet to impact freighter flight numbers into North America.Late last week, CBP announced it had suspended "multiple customs brokers" from its Entry Type 86 Test programme that covers the duty-free import of ...
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WFS helps screen cargo at JFK
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is to operate a new Centralized Examination Station at New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The SATS subsidiary has been awarded a five-year contract by CBP to run the Centralized Examination Station (CES), which is due to ...
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NewsA third of exporters still need to switch to Customs Declaration Service
Photo: ASMUp to one-third of exporters still need to switch to the UK's Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for exports as there is now less than one month before functionality is removed from the old system, CHIEF, Agency Sector Management (ASM) has warned.The software provider to the UK Customs clearance and ...
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Fiata develops model agreement for PLACI multiple filing
Freight forwarder association Fiata has launched a new agreement to help companies manage new requirements from governments for shipment information.The FIATA Model Agreement for Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regimes aims to clarify parties’ responsibilities and "facilitate successful compliance in the complex reporting environment" when using the option of multiple ...
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New US rules implemented to tackle rise in low-value import shipments
Customs technology provider Hurricane Commerce has warned that stricter customs requirements for low-value imports could result in delays to e-commerce shipments to the US.The tech firm said that from April 13, low-value Entry Type 86 shipment data sets have been required to be filed prior or on arrival of the ...
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NewsUnsworth prepares customers for new UK import rules for EU animal and plant shipments
Source: UnsworthFreight forwarder Unsworth has been preparing customers for the next stage of the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) that will introduce new requirements for the import of certain animal and plant products.From April 30, UK importers and European Union exporters to the country will be affected by the ...
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NewsKerry and Menzies partner on customs clearance at Macau
Frankie Choy (L), James Wong (C) and Raymond Lo. Source: Kerry LogisticsKerry Logistics is partnering with Menzies Aviation and Menzies Macau Airport Services to enhance customs clearance for e-commerce at Macau Airport.The partners have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that aims to ensure all goods handled by Kerry eCommerce ...
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NewsForwarders and shippers call for more data ahead of new import regime
Source: ShutterstockInternational forwarders’ federation FIATA and the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) have called for better data quality and information exchange ahead of the European Union's new Import Control System 2 (ICS2), due to be introduced for sea, road, and rail transport in 2024 and 2025.The measure is intended to enhance ...
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NewsLufthansa customs arm tops 50m clearances
Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo’s CB Customs Broker subsidiary has carried out 50m clearances in its three-year existence.The broker carries out import and export clearance for import and export shipments, for sea, rail or road, as well as by air, either through an automated process or individual, customised solutions.The company said ...
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CCS-UK makes the move to new customs system
UK electronic air cargo community system, CCS-UK said it has migrated to HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) new platform, CDS (Customs Declaration Service).Users can now submit declarations through CCS-UK for all air imports and exports to the new system, which is due to replace HMRC’s 1980s-vintage CHIEF (Customs Handling of ...
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NewsRock-It Cargo processes first US electronic ATA carnet
Source: Rock-It CargoLive events forwarder Rock-It Cargo has piloted the first US electronic ATA Carnet for the temporary export and import of equipment.The first US eATA Carnet was used to ship microphones, designed by Emmy Award-winning costume designer Perry Meek, from New York JFK to Heathrow for a live events ...
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NewsEAC examines the evolving role of air cargo
Source: EACThe recent European Aviation Conference, which took place at the Luxembourg Centre for Supply Chain Management (LCL) at the University of Luxembourg, brought together policymakers, academia and industry for a deep discussion on the evolving role of air cargo, as well as its trends, challenges and opportunities in a ...
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UK moves to a phased approach for export declaration switchover
UK customs has announced it will now adopt a phased approach to the rollout of its new system for export customs declaration.The new phased approach means that selected high-volume exporters will move from the existing system, CHIEF, to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) by November 30.However, all other businesses ...
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NewsDB Schenker uses dogs to sniff out prohibited air cargo shipments
One of DB Schenker's dogs at Heathrow. Photo: DB SchenkerDB Schenker in the UK is using free-running explosive detection dogs to find prohibited items in airfreight shipments.The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell. They include Spaniels and ...
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UK government weighs up a standard for customs intermediaries
UK forwarder association BIFA has urged its corporate members to take part in a government consultation on whether a voluntary standard should be introduced for customs intermediaries.BIFA said that a previous government review had found that traders found it difficult to identify good quality intermediaries and is therefore conducting a ...