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Posted:5/8/2013
Scrap paper exports to China face pressures; Ekman forges forward
According to Resource Information Systems Inc. (RISI), an information provider for the forest products industry, world recovered paper demand has grown by around 70 million tonnes (45 percent) in the last ten years (2001-11). Demand in Asia represents the majority of this growth, increasing by about 60 million tonnes during that time period. Demand in China, alone, grew 260 percent, largely because of growing demand for paper and board demand, especially on the recycled paper and board side.
Posted:5/8/2013
Steel scrap: a world traded commodity
Market has seen growth but some international players restrict trade. Steel scrap is increasingly being regarded as a raw material for manufacturing new products worldwide. As a result ferrous scrap--iron and steel--has become a world-traded commodity.
Posted:4/8/2013
Japan's Ocean Advanced Filing Rules (AFR): What You Need to Know
We've all heard about, and experienced, the rising tide of global security filing regulations. Japan has recently enacted Advanced Filing Rules (AFR) for marine cargo, also called 'JP24' by the trade, which add another pushpin on the global regulatory map. Enactment of Japan's Advance Filing Rules brings the Japanese requirements in line with the World Customs Organization's recommendations under the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE).
Posted:4/8/2013
The
Cloud-based rate management computing has helped Peruvian-forwarder IFS improve communication with its global agents, adding flexibility and improving the bottom line.
Posted:5/8/2013
Steel scrap: a world traded commodity
Market has seen growth but some international players restrict trade. Steel scrap is increasingly being regarded as a raw material for manufacturing new products worldwide. As a result ferrous scrap--iron and steel--has become a world-traded commodity.
Posted:4/8/2013
Japan's Ocean Advanced Filing Rules (AFR): What You Need to Know
We've all heard about, and experienced, the rising tide of global security filing regulations. Japan has recently enacted Advanced Filing Rules (AFR) for marine cargo, also called 'JP24' by the trade, which add another pushpin on the global regulatory map. Enactment of Japan's Advance Filing Rules brings the Japanese requirements in line with the World Customs Organization's recommendations under the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE).
Posted:4/8/2013
The
Cloud-based rate management computing has helped Peruvian-forwarder IFS improve communication with its global agents, adding flexibility and improving the bottom line.
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