New Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system is expanding across the EU
On 15 October 2025 Belgium and Sweden joined the CCI system.
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CMA CGM signs $350 million Indian shipbuilding order for six box ships
A 25% state subsidy for the newbuild program approved by Indian policymakers after months of negotiations is believed to have pushed the deal through,
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Stakeholders differ on Newsom’s move to kill automation ban at California ports
The ILWU is warning the state’s governor of political consequences, while maritime employers say the decision preserves the integrity of collective bargaining.
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Downward shift in India-Europe ocean rates intensifies amid market volatility
The persistent pressure on India-Europe rates comes despite sporadic capacity cuts implemented by major carriers.
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EU VAT Derogations
New report highlights disparities in application of tax rate exceptions across Member States.
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China’s Dajin Heavy dips toe into MPV ownership for wind farm cargoes
The maker of wind energy components has invested in its first heavy cargo deck carrier, one of four such vessels built by Dajin’s own
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EU strengthens international tax cooperation with Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco and San Marino
The European Union signed four amending protocols to international agreements with Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco and San Marino which provide for automatic exchange of financial account
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Commission receives mandate to start negotiations with Norway on administrative cooperation on direct taxation
The Council adopted the Commission proposal for a mandate to start negotiations with Norway, with a view to concluding an international agreement on administrative
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China returns fire with retaliatory port fees targeting US-affiliated ships
At first blush, the fees targeting US entities would affect Matson, Maersk Line and APL, part of the CMA CGM group.
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Lower US imports tightening truck capacity at key inland hubs
Fewer trucks arriving with imports in Las Vegas, Chicago and other inland hubs means tighter capacity and higher transactional costs for outbound shipments.
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