Global minimum tax: a game changer for EU shipping? Thursday, June 10 – Brussels In light of the G7 summit of leaders starting this Friday, the ETF reiterates its call…
UK Custom and Tax Freeports present ‘golden opportunity’ for trade and manufacturing Solent Gateway Ltd 01 June 2021 The government has selected eight new freeports in England as a means…
Hot Port News from GAC 02-Jun-2021 UPDATED CREW CHANGE REGULATIONSIndonesia CHARGES TO RISE IN LINE WITH CPIFremantle, Australia TONNAGE CHARGES TO RISE BY 20-25%Port Hedland, Australia COUNTRY ENTRY MEASURES FROM…
What a week that was: Falling Markets, Warring environment in the Middle East amid Coronavirus’ dangerous and uncontrollable spreading The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 139 points since yesterday and…
Panama Canal Authority postpones planned price hike following calls from shipping industry 14 April 2021, Singapore – The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced that it will postpone price increases…
Budget 2021 analysis: What does it mean for you and your business? Our expert analysis is live The Chancellor has presented his Budget for recovery. The range of measures announced included an…
RMT responds to Freeport and Offshore measures in budget MARITIME AND OFFSHORE Union RMT today responded to the Chancellor’s Budget statement. RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said; “The furlough extension…
RMT expresses shock and disgust at Wightlink’s reluctance to take up taxpayer support as members prepare for strike action over attack on conditions WIGHTLINK UNION RMT expressed shock and disgust…
PwC Greece – Annual Finance Update for the Shipping Industry Global trends and key topics shaping the shipping industry finance landscape PwC Greece shared its insights on the key topics…
Hot Port News from GAC 15-Jan-2021 CONSTRUCTION OF CROSS BAY LINK MARINE WORKS AT JUNK BAYHong Kong SUBMARINE OUTFALL CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN STARLING INLETHong Kong VAT ON PORT CHARGESCameroon LAUNCH…
RMT respond to Tonnage Tax reform reports Shipping Union RMT today responded to press reports that the Government will use Singapore as a model for its planned reform of the…
Freight Forwarders angry with latest shipping line surcharge The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says its members are exasperated by…
Hot Port News from GAC 02-Dec-2020 PARANAGUA PILOTAGE TARIFF INCREASEBrazil CYCLONIC STORM OVER BAY OF BENGALIndia TARIFF UPDATECeyhan, Turkey Paranagua pilotage tariff increaseWednesday, December 2, 2020, Brazil The pilot service tariff…
US, Monaco, sign tax info deal, plus more Good Morning Monaco – Wednesday, December 2, 2020 British whistleblower languishes in Croatia as Swiss launch probeThe Swiss authorities have launched an…
Freight Association comments on shipping line surcharges The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that recent announcements by some container shipping lines that they will discontinue low sulphur fuel surcharges…
Few people can understand these Markets, Geopolitics and Coronavirus It might sound cynical but this is the truth… Capes “lift” the BDI from the sea-bottom and now at 427 “promises”…
COVID-19 – UK tonnage tax update UK Government provides helpful guidance on the strategic management test Read more In order to qualify for the UK tonnage tax regime, a…
Budget 2020: What does it mean for shipping? The good news for the shipping sector in the 2020 Budget is that the Government has continued to ensure stability for the…
Budget 2020: will the Chancellor listen? What did we find? BDO Global Tax Outlook 2020 Don’t miss out on an opportunity to benchmark your tax function! Take part in a…
Republic of the Marshall Islands Has Been Moved to EU White List Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, 18 February 2020 – At the European Union (EU) Economic and Financial…
BIFA welcomes deadline extension for Customs grant scheme applications The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the news that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has extended the deadline for businesses…
EU Commission prolongs Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry Maritime Transport scheme Approved scheme bolsters the competitiveness of the EU maritime transport sector and ship registration in Europe CYPRUS, 17 December 2019:…
New ITF report on “Maritime subsidies”: FEPORT calls for more transparency and a review of the Maritime State Aid Guidelines to achieve it Brussels, September 20th, 2019 FEPORT who represents…
Deloitte Launches New Customs Compliance Business – Deloitte Global Trade Bureau Deloitte is announcing the launch of Deloitte Global Trade Bureau, its new customs compliance business. Deloitte Global Trade Bureau will…
Hot port News from GAC 22-Jul-2019 OVERSTAY PENALTY COSTS INCREASED Indonesia SUBMARINE OUTFALL INSPECTION WORKS AT HUNG HOM FAIRWAY Hong Kong REDUCTION OF LIGHT DUES Suez Canal, Egypt VESSELS URGED…