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Singapore’s GDP forecast to improve in 2017 on slight global economic uptick

The Singapore economy grew by 2.0% in 2016, similar to the 1.9%…
  • February 19, 2017
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Seoul court rules Hanjin Shipping as bankrupt

South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. was formally declared bankrupt by a Seoul…
  • February 17, 2017
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WCO cites urgent need to update rules of origin to reflect HS changes

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is urging countries, customs administrations, and the…
  • February 17, 2017
  • 2 minute read

Surigao airport closed indefinitely but port still operational

The Philippine Department of Transportation is assessing the extent of damage to…
  • February 15, 2017
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2M modifies network to accommodate HMM and Hamburg Sud cargoes

The 2M alliance of Maersk Line and MSC is upgrading its existing…
  • February 15, 2017
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Higher exports, imports invigorate Malaysia’s 2016 trade

Malaysia’s trade in 2016 grew by 1.5% to reach MYR1.49 trillion (US$333.78…
  • February 15, 2017
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CMA CGM and Alibaba partner up for e-commerce

French container carrier CMA CGM and and Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba have…
  • February 15, 2017
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HCM Customs looking to relieve port container backlog

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department has proposed some solutions to…
  • February 13, 2017
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Box shipping seen to grow more consolidated over the years

Following the flurry of activities to create alliances last year, the container…
  • February 13, 2017
  • 2 minute read

Hyundai Merchant Marine sees losses until mid-2018

South Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine said its loss narrowed sharply in 2016…
  • February 13, 2017
  • 2 minute read