S’pore key exports surprise with smaller drop in March but economists see slump dragging on

UPDATED 17 APR 2023, 11:37 PM SGT SINGAPORE – Singapore’s key exports posted a much smaller drop than expected in March, but economists say that while the worst may be over, the outlook remains gloomy. Exports are likely to remain around current weak levels in the coming months, with the United States and the euro…

Trading firm director convicted of illegally importing 1,787 elephant tusks into Singapore.

Dao Thi Boi, 40, was found guilty of importing a scheduled species without a permit She had not taken all reasonable precautions or exercised all due diligence before helping her client with his shipment in 2018, a judge found The shipment was found to contain almost 1,800 pieces of elephant ivory She will return to…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine leaves global trade in tatters

MIAMI (AP) — Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling with pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of tankers and bulk carriers have been diverted away from the Black Sea, while…

Singapore raises 2021 trade forecasts again as exports grow 9% in Q3

  SINGAPORE: Singapore raised its trade forecasts on Wednesday (Nov 24) amid a “better-than-expected” performance and robust global semiconductor demand in the third quarter of 2021. Higher oil prices also supported the oil trade and in turn total trade, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) said in its review. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) could now grow by between…

PSA to acquire US supply chain company BDP International – Commentary

On the face of it, combining port operations and logistics operations makes perfect sense as it links the first mile and last mile of a container journey. With the application of the right technology, it could improve the customer experience, allow for easier monitoring of shipments, and ease the compliance burden. The challenge of operating…

Uzbekistan is the first beneficiary of the UK Enhanced GSP Scheme

On 22 November 2021 a press conference was held to inform the media of the benefits and opportunities of being admitted to the Enhanced Framework GSP. The event was organized by the British Embassy in Tashkent, in partnership with the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan. Kenan Poleo, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to Eastern…

The 2022 edition of the Harmonized System Nomenclature is now available online. What’s new?

As of 18 November 2021, the online version of the 2022 edition of the Harmonized System Nomenclature is available through the WCO Website to all HS users.  The HS 2022 edition, as the world’s global standard for classifying goods in international trade, will enter into force on 1 January 2022. Used by over 200 countries and…

Too may approvals for customs clearance a barrier to trade

‘Too many approvals for customs clearance a barrier to trade’ According to country’s first Bangladesh Business Climate Index Approvals from some 39 government agencies are required for customs clearance of any product at Chattogram port, which is a major barrier to trade, according to the Bangladesh Business Climate Index (BBX). And the port faces severe…