HK, Indonesia sign customs cooperation pact

The customs agencies of Hong Kong and Indonesia have forged a cooperation…

Hamburg Sud unveils upgraded East-West service under slot charter deal

Germany-based Hamburg Sud announced plans to offer an improved service in the…

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%…

Seoul court rules Hanjin Shipping as bankrupt

South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. was formally declared bankrupt by a Seoul…

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…

Surigao airport closed indefinitely but port still operational

The Philippine Department of Transportation is assessing the extent of damage to…

2M modifies network to accommodate HMM and Hamburg Sud cargoes

The 2M alliance of Maersk Line and MSC is upgrading its existing…

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…

CMA CGM and Alibaba partner up for e-commerce

French container carrier CMA CGM and and Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba have…

HCM Customs looking to relieve port container backlog

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department has proposed some solutions to…