The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand (CBAFF) is on the cusp of launching a new tool designed to enhance air cargo compliance and security. Developed by CBAFF, aviation industry software platform OneReg and biosecurity system experts Independent Verification Services, AirCertify NZ aims to help...
The British Parliament has confirmed that there will not be a second increase in alcohol duty tax this year by announcing a freeze until August 2024. This announcement has been welcomed by wine and spirit businesses across the UK, which have strongly protested against a second...
Over the past few years, approximately 3600 different Australian wines have entered the Thai market, all of which have had to undergo onerous testing for a wide range of substances. However the Federal Government has recently announced a simpler process for Australian wine producers exporting into...
DP World is increasing landside fees as of 1st January 2024 across its four Australian terminals: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. The increases to terminal access charges (as per the DP World notice, current as at this day of publication) are outlined below: Full export containers have...
Ongoing drought conditions at the Panama Canal continue to significantly hamper operational throughput on various fronts. This year saw 41% less rain than usual, resulting in unprecedented low levels across Gatun Lake, and with less than two months remaining until the completion of rainy season, this presents...
The European Parliament has approved the European Union's free trade agreement with New Zealand (NZ), which may come into effect in early 2024. This agreement will remove 140 million euros ($A233 million) of annual tariffs on EU exports such as clothing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and cars, as...
VICT has announced that landside charges pertaining to the vehicle booking system (VBS) and import storage will increase as of 1st January 2024. According to VICT these fee increases are attributable to the combination of rising business costs which are a result of inflation, energy expenses,...
As per the notification in our September newsletter, Europe has officially sanctioned the ETS system and surcharges will commence as of 1st January 2024. The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is the European Union's strategy to tackle climate change by limiting and charging for greenhouse...
The proposed trade agreement between Australia and the European Union will not proceed after negotiations failed to achieve the desired outcome. Whilst discussions have been underway since 2018, the proposed trade deal was believed to have disadvantaged Australian farmers, as it did not let enough of...
In what is welcome news to the Australian wine industry, China has announced that it will commence the review of tariffs on Australian wine imports from 30 November 2023. China’s wine tariffs originally came into effect November 2020, and imposed a charge, which started at 107.1%...