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Random Inspections of Air Cargo
A SECOND survey of imported commercial air cargo will be conducted from 14 November 2016. 300 consignments that would not normally be subject to biosecurity intervention will be inspected.
AMSA to Implement Compliance Checks for VGM
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has so far, not conducted any major compliance activity since the implementation of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) legislative provisions on 1 July 2016.
National Heavy Vehicle Reform
THE Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) has established the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and a single national system of laws for heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM. It is expected that national, consistent law and regulation will deliver business and safety benefits to the heavy vehicle industry.
What Does the Collapse of Hanjin Shipping Mean?
THE collapse of Hanjin Shipping, a South Korean freight shipping line is starting to cause chaos and confusion at major ports around the Asia-Pacific region.
Possible Delays From China Over the G20 Summit
Expect delays in shipping from China due to the G20 Summit, which will be held on the 4 and 5 September in Hangzhou, China.
Stink Bug Season is Here
STINK BUG season is fast approaching and the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has developed measures to manage the seasonal risk of infestations in break bulk and containerised sea cargo shipped from the United States. The measures reinstate mandatory treatment requirements prior to the shipment of goods.
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