Ukraine Protests - at least two killed - Two protesters have been killed in clashes with police in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Other reports are indicating more than two have been killed and many wounded in battles with police. KEY DATES (from BBC news); 21 November 2013: Ukraine announces it will not sign a deal aimed at strengthening ties with the EU 30 November: Riot … [Read more...]
GET AHEAD OF THE GAME, BOOK AIR FREIGHT SHIPMENTS THIS SUMMER
CORRECTION TO NEWSLETTER JULY 18, 2013: SAVINGS OF UP TO 50% ON CERTAIN LANES and ROUTINGS GET AHEAD OF THE GAME, BOOK AIR FREIGHT SHIPMENTS THIS SUMMER This summer, like many summers in the past, airlines will roll out more flights to meet passenger demand all over the world. This increase in flights also means that airlines will now need to maximize the space on … [Read more...]
SES: Single European Sky
IATA (International Air Transport Association) hosted the European Commission (EC) regarding Single European Sky (SES). The EC offered proposals in response to the failure of European states to make progress toward the SES. The EC proposals include several elements: The designation of an independent Performance Review Body, The unbundling of support … [Read more...]
EU, US Fully Implement Mutual Recognition Decision
Good news for C-TPAT members who are also exporters. The exports by C-TPAT members will receive expedited customs clearnace in the EU. This final phase (implemented on January 31, 2013) allows reciprocal benefits for C-TPAT members when exporting to EU member states and AEO members exporting to the US. The goal of these arrangements is to link the various international … [Read more...]
EU and US to enter into Free Trade talks.
The EU and US have launched Free Trade talks. This is exciting news that has the potential of helping US Manufacturers export more goods into the EU. There are no details available at this time, but talks are supposed to begin in June and according to the BBC can sometimes take years. The European Union and the US will begin formal talks on a free-trade agreement, paving the … [Read more...]