How to Become a Secure Exports Scheme Partner (and What are the Benefits for Exporters) 4-minute read
The Secure Exports Scheme (SES) is designed to make exporting easier by helping NZ exporters clear Customs here and overseas. Exporters will need to ensure their goods are packed, stored and transported in a way that meets global customs standards.
For NZ Customs, the Secure Exports Scheme means they have confidence in the exporter’s supply chain security. For exporters, this means less chance of border delays and greater certainty at international borders.
Looking to Buy an Empty Container – Be Aware of Scammers! 1-minute read
Scammers have twice duplicated the website content of the self-storage and container sales company Constore.
The Auckland-based company became aware of these scam sites when potential buyers questioned why their content and photos appeared on other websites.
NZ Importers and Exporters May Face More Costs Due to Carbon-Reduction Initiatives 4-minute read
New Zealand importers and shippers may face more carbon emissions costs than those arising from pending International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations.
New Zealand Council of Cargo Owners (NZCCO) fears that container lines may opt for slow steaming as a means of complying with the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and carbon intensity indicator (CII) requirements, which come into force from January 1 next year.
There’s Never a Boring Day in the Supply Chain 21-minute read
Learn how the soaring logistics and shipping costs feed global inflation. What do inflation, recession, and slowing global growth mean for the logistics industry?
In this extract from Lodestar’s podcast, Mike King and his guests from around the world explore the current state of play in global logistics, shipping and air cargo, covering the biggest news stories of the supply chain, including a briefing on air and ocean freight rates and the macroeconomic environment buffeting the freight industry.