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Forwarders Now Liable for Export Control Violations as US Tightens Shipping Security

NVOs and forwarders may face significant fines and potential criminal charges if they fail to report customers who are exporting illegal components to countries like Russia and China, according to the US Department of Commerce. The department is urging these transportation providers to have a thorough understanding of their customers, which can be challenging for…

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Five Arrested After China Warehouse Theft

Five individuals were apprehended and formally charged for their involvement in an incident involving the theft of approximately one tonne of car wiring harnesses from a Chinese-owned logistic company's container truck. The suspects were all former security guards, as confirmed by a Department Police Officer and the identification of the perpetrators was made possible through a…

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Hong Kong Customs Seizes $1 Million Worth of Counterfeit Products at River Trade Terminal

Hong Kong Customs recently confiscated counterfeit goods valued at $1 million at the Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal Customs Cargo Examination Compound. The counterfeit goods include approximately 900 items, 1,300 suspected smuggled nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes, and 6,100 electronic cigarette accessories. This operation was carried out after a careful risk assessment of a 40-foot container that arrived in…

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Warehouse Storing EV Batteries Burns Down in Thailand

Following the recent fire at a warehouse in Chatuchak district, Thailand, where electric vehicle (EV) batteries were stored, the Bangkok Governor has shown swift and proactive leadership. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, the Governor has instructed local officials to conduct a thorough assessment of the affected warehouse. Additionally, the Governor has announced plans to…

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55 Kg Gold Vanishes from Dhaka International Airport Customs Godown

Officials have reported approximately 55.5 kg of gold bars and jewellery worth around Tk 47 crore (US$4,271,136.28) have been stolen from a customs warehouse at Dhaka airport. The customs warehouse filed a case when four assistant revenue officers (AROs) and four guards failed to provide satisfactory answers regarding the incident. The stolen valuables were originally seized between…

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An Automotive Manufacturer’s Japan Production at Standstill as System Failure Hits All 14 Assembly Plants

The world's largest automaker, a multinational automotive manufacturer, has temporarily shut down all 14 of its assembly plants in Japan due to a malfunction in its production system. This has resulted in a complete halt to domestic output. While the cause of the glitch is being investigated, a spokesperson has stated that it is unlikely…

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Elevate Resilience with Certified TAPA TSR Logistic Service Providers

Supply chain disruptions and operational failures are posing critical threats to the integrity of your business today. The interconnected nature of global trade amplifies the potential for setbacks within the road transportation sector, where the risk of cargo losses at possible at every turn. The TAPA Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) Standard offers more than a transformative framework, but…

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Technology Companies Halt Laptop Imports to India After Sudden Curbs

Following an abrupt ban on inbound shipments without a license by the Indian government, multinational technology companies have decided to halt the import of laptops and tablets to India. Regulators surprised major PC makers by making licenses mandatory for importing electronics, ranging from small tablets to all-in-one PCs. While laptop makers had anticipated some government measures…

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