| Newsletter March 2010 | ||
AANZFTA update |
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The AANZFTA (Asean Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement) entered into force from the 1st January 2010 for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), Brunei, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam. |
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Empty Container Park Congestion |
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| The following article was sent out as national newsflash from the Customs Brokers & Forwarders Council of Australia (CBFCA). It highlights some of day to day challenges we all face navigating a micro element of the logistics chain. This article focuses on the dehiring of empty containers. Once extrapolated to include the total logistics chain it is no wonder we are collectively frustrated at the hurdles that keep getting thrust in front of us….Read more..... | ||
Incoterms are being updated |
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The standardised international trading terms known as Incoterms are being revised and are likely to be finalised later this year and then take effect 1 January 2011. Incoterms are extensively used in international sales contracts as they are widely recognised and understood commercially. Incoterms determine critical issues such as who will pay for the carriage of the goods and the point that risk passes between the parties.Read more..... |
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New Tariff Concession Application System (Increased Obligation on Applicants) |
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Customs and Border Protection has introduced a new application form (B443) for Tariff Concession Orders (TCOs) to take effect 29 March 2010.Read more..... |
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