Strong Earthquake Strikes Christchurch on 22nd February
23 February 2011

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch wishes to advise that the port has sustained further damage from yesterday's series of aftershocks in Christchurch. The port is now completing a full engineering assessment over the next 12 hours. Until we have a clearer picture of the damage sustained to key infrastructure, port operations are suspended until 1700 - 23/2/2011. [ ... ]

China and Singapore Officials hold 1st Review of the China-Singapore FTA, 14-15 April 2010
15 April 2010

The CSFTA came into force on 1 January 2009 and is the first comprehensive bilateral FTA that China has signed with an Asian country. The agreement marked a major milestone in Singapore-China bilateral relations. Underscoring the strong bilateral relations [ ... ]

Shanghai - Dangerous Goods Restriction during EXPO 2010
3 February 2010

According to the relevant requirements of Shanghai Municipal Government on strengthening the security measures during the World Expo 2010, and in order to ensure the operational safety of the port of dangerous goods, we would like to draw your attention to the following notices: [ ... ]

Indonesia considers delaying implementation of China-ASEAN FTA
CNA - 22 January 2010

JAKARTA : Indonesia has said it will soon discuss with China its plan to delay the implementation of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which came into effect on January 1 this year. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said his government has to protect the interests of its people, but at the same time does not want to be seen as to renegade on the agreement which was [ ... ]

ASEAN-China Open Free Trade Area
AFP - 30 December 2009

JAKARTA: China and Southeast Asia will establish the world's biggest free trade area (FTA) on Friday, liberalising billions of dollars in goods and investments covering a market of 1.7 billion consumers. Eight years in the making, the ASEAN-China FTA will rival the European Union and the North American Free Trade Area in terms of value and surpass those markets in terms of [ ... ]

Imports through the ‘Port of Antwerp’ more attractive
All importers who import non-EU goods into Belgium through the port of Antwerp under a Belgian VAT number will face positive changes. [ ... ]
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Validation of companies as 'known shipper/consignor'
Enterprises who handle air freight shipments are about to face radical changes. In order to be able to ship goods fast and secure by air freight, shippers have to be validated as known shippers/consignors. [ ... ]
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Residue reporting for containers arriving in the U.S.
A modified ruling for containers with residue of bulk products arriving in the U.S. will be enforced as of 17th July 2011. Each container arriving [ ... ]
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EU Customs Advanced Manifest Rule – Transport Document Instructions and Mandatory requirements
With regard to the EU Customs Advanced Manifest Rule, we would like to emphasise the importance of submitting the Transport Document Instructions (TDIs) in accordance with the deadlines set by your local [ ... ]
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Safety & security amendment to the European customs code
New European Union (EU) requirements for inbound ocean cargo – the European 24 Hour Advanced Manifest Rule - will come into effect on December 31, 2010. All shippers and exporters, whose goods [ ... ]
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Countries Requiring ISPM 15 - Malaysia
Malaysia has published requirements to adopt ISPM15 for wood packaging material (WPM). The regulation will go into effect January 1, 2010. A grace period will be offered until July 1, 2010.
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Changes to AQIS documentation requirements for the clearance of imported cargo - Australia
This notice is to advise that AQIS has recently undertaken a review of the documentary requirements for the clearance of imported cargo. The purpose of the review was to clarify and simplify the 'rules' under which documents used for the clearance of imported cargo were either acceptable or unacceptable to AQIS. [ ... ]
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Elite's European headquarter in Antwerp is part of the Expert Group 'Packed Chemicals'.
The Antwerp Port Authority has set up several communication structures, amongst which the expert group "Value Added Logistics for Chemical Packed Goods". This expert group brings together high-level service providers active in chemical supply chains and the Port of Antwerp. Aim is to gather expert knowledge on the current position of the Antwerp region with regards to import and export of containerized chemicals in order to further develop its potential.

AEO accreditation Elite Antwerp
As of 17th September 2010,
Elite Europe’s headquarter in Antwerp has been accredited the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status by EU customs. The AEO regulation encourages companies to increase security within the supply chain, in exchange for incentives which will improve its efficiency (e.g. less inspections, lower customs risk classification…) and ultimately reduce costs. In adopting the AEO regime, the EU is aligning with similar measures introduced by other countries (C-TPAT,…).

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