Source: BusinessMirror

An order by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) allowing non-Customs brokers to practice the profession has been described by the Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc. (CCBI) as “unfair and degrading” to professional customs brokers.

In a letter obtained by the BusinessMirror, the CCBI wrote to Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero requesting for the recall of Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) 34-2019.

Source: Mongabay

In a joint customs and police operation spanning 109 countries, authorities have confiscated thousands of plants and animals, including more than 2,600 plants, nearly 10,000 live turtles and tortoises, more than 4,300 birds, 23 live primates, and 30 big cats.

Source: WCO

On 27 June 2019 during the annual WCO Council sessions, Vice-Minister of China Customs Mr. Wang Lingjun and WCO Secretary General Dr. Kunio Mikuriya signed a renewed Grant Agreement for the China Customs Cooperation Fund (CCF-China). Under this Agreement, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has pledged a total amount of 5 million euro over five years to support WCO Customs Capacity Building activities for the Organization’s developing and least-developed Members.

Source: WCO

Source: The Gleaner

Mitzie Gordon Burke-Green was returned unopposed for another term as president of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica at the recently held annual general meeting at the Four Seasons Hotel.

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Source: The Loadstar

Warehousing demand in India has overtaken supply for the first time in four years, with e-commerce and global consumer goods companies driving much of the growth. 

According to a new report by property developer Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), last year India’s total stock of Grade A and B warehousing space increased 22% year on year to 169 million sq ft. 

“Last year saw India’s warehousing sector come of age, outshining some of the conventional real estate asset classes and attracting global investors,” the report notes.  

Source: Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

With the support of the Government of India, the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)—a global business network of over 110 companies working together to tackle corruption in the maritime industry—today announces the launch of a groundbreaking Port Integrity Campaign in India.

IFCBA is pleased to welcome its newest associated business, GHY International, located in Winnipeg, Canada.

IFCBA is pleased to welcome its newest associated business, GdC - Despachante Oficial, Lda, located in Lisboa, Portugal.

Source: Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

The seventh Global Review of Aid for Trade opened at the World Trade Organization on 3 July with a call for preserving the multilateral trading system in order to support trade as a driver of economic growth and development.