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Maersk adjusts bookings for selected Gulf destinations
An October 30 advisory affects Khor Fakkan, Fujairah and selected Upper Gulf destinations; shipment-specific confirmation matters.
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Editorial check · 2026 · 19
Air cargo
September air-cargo demand grows faster than capacity
IATA reports 7.7% demand growth and 2.7% capacity growth for September 2026, measured year on year.
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Singapore Customs clarifies records for consolidated cargo
Circular 15/2026 explains existing importer documentation duties and item-level information that Customs may request.
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Ocean shipping
Maersk adjusts bookings for selected Gulf destinations
An October 30 advisory affects Khor Fakkan, Fujairah and selected Upper Gulf destinations; shipment-specific confirmation matters.
Read article →Global
Air cargo
September air-cargo demand grows faster than capacity
IATA reports 7.7% demand growth and 2.7% capacity growth for September 2026, measured year on year.
Read article →Singapore
Customs & policy
Singapore Customs clarifies records for consolidated cargo
Circular 15/2026 explains existing importer documentation duties and item-level information that Customs may request.
Read article →Global
Ocean shipping
Busan maritime meeting focuses on putting shipping rules into practice
An IMO report on the October 26–27 meeting highlights implementation, digitalization and cooperation.
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Ocean shipping
Maersk updates the cancellation window for unused bookings
The October 15 change concerns eligible shipments that remain unmaterialised after the first vessel’s estimated departure.
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Trade & markets
WTO lifts its 2026 goods-trade forecast to 3.9%
A stronger goods outlook contrasts with continuing pressure on transport services and uneven trade growth.
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Customs & policy
EU guidance: a separate handling fee is due in November
The temporary customs duty and the handling fee are separate cost items.
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Air cargo
August air-cargo demand rises as capacity stays tight
IATA reports 4.4% year-on-year demand growth, with total capacity down 0.1%.
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Ocean shipping
World Maritime Day puts practical safety at the centre
IMO’s 2026–2027 theme focuses on putting maritime policy into everyday practice.
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Ocean shipping
UNCTAD warns that sea-route disruption reaches far beyond ports
Freight, insurance and supply-chain budgets can all feel the effects of disrupted maritime chokepoints.
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Customs & policy
Council approves customs reform and stronger platform obligations
The reform strengthens data coordination and platform responsibilities.
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Customs & policy
EU packaging rules begin applying, with later milestones ahead
The new framework addresses packaging composition, waste and recyclability; some major targets arrive in 2030.
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Customs & policy
EU low-value parcel duty takes effect
The interim EUR 3 duty is assessed by item category; VAT is separate.
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Customs & policy
Commission publishes low-value import duty guidance
Declaration procedures and tariff classification affect treatment.
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Customs & policy
New Zealand introduces consignment-based low-value levies
Border duty relief and clearance-management levies are different.
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Customs & policy
Singapore explains GST treatment of low-value goods
Seller registration, transport mode and CIF value all matter.
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Customs & policy
WCO publishes accepted amendments for HS 2028
The next HS edition responds to changing products, public-health needs and environmental priorities.
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Customs & policy
EU reports the start of CBAM’s definitive phase
The Commission confirms that CBAM customs-system integration began with the new phase on 1 January.
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Ocean shipping
New sea-safety rules cover dangerous goods and lost containers
IMO rules taking effect on 1 January include IMDG amendment 42-24 and mandatory reporting of lost containers.
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