Biosecurity for Air Transport (Near-Term Future of Aviation)
9-minute read
Almost every challenge in aviation requires a team effort to solve it. Today we face the biggest challenge in commercial aviation’s history: restarting an industry that largely has ceased to operate across borders, while ensuring that it is not a meaningful vector for the spread of COVID-19.
New Rules for Importing Tobacco Products to NZ
6-minute read
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the new rules for importing tobacco products, tobacco leaf and refuse?
From 1 July 2020, tobacco products, tobacco leaf and refuse will become prohibited imports and you will be required to have a permit to import these products. Permits will be approved and issued by the New Zealand Customs Service.
Imports in April 2020 Had the Biggest Fall Since 2009
3-minute read
Imports in April 2020 had their biggest fall since October 2009, resulting in a monthly trade surplus of $1.3 billion, Stats NZ said today.
“This is the largest monthly trade surplus on record and the annual goods trade deficit is the lowest since March 2015,” international statistics manager Darren Allan said.
Surge in NZ Exports of Food to China, Taiwan & Hong Kong
4-minute read
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise says interest in fresh New Zealand produce is surging in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The Chinese economy is beginning to recover after two months in lockdown due to the coronavirus – but the path to recovery is uneven.
Government Freezes NZ Customs Fees for Exporter & Importers
3-minute read
The Government is freezing charges at the border to help export and import businesses and protect jobs from the impacts of COVID-19, said Minister of Customs Jenny Salesa.
A new fee regime for exporters and importers due to come in on 1 June has been put on hold for at least 12 months.
Outlook for Int. Air Transport & Freight in the Next 5 Years
3-minute read
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new analysis showing that the damage to air travel from COVID-19 extends into the medium-term, with long-haul / international travel being the most severely impacted.
How Airlines Transport Your Goods During Coronavirus COVID19
8-minute read (12-minute watch (feel free to increase play speed 2X))
Why are airplanes grounded when the world needs it most? How will airlines fly again? it employs millions and acts as the central nervous system of international business and leisure.
YOU’LL LEARN:
- How Demand for International Travel Has Changed in the Pandemic
- Impact of COVID-19 on Air Cargo
- What Passenger Airlines Are Doing to Minimize the Supply-Demand Mismatch
- Why It Is Possible to Derive Profits from “Ghost” Flights
- What Happens Next
Government Freezes NZ Customs Fees for Exporter & Importers
3-minute read
The Government is freezing charges at the border to help export and import businesses and protect jobs from the impacts of COVID-19, said Minister of Customs Jenny Salesa.
Impact of Social Distancing on Your Airfares As Borders Open
4-minute read
With the outbreak of COVID-19, many governments implemented strict social distancing requirements to help limit the spread of the virus. Some governments have applied similar measures to air travel, including that airlines should leave empty seats between passengers in the aircraft.
When such policies are pursued, the seat load factor of an aircraft is artificially capped.
International Cargo Flights Ramp-Up to/from New Zealand
7-minute read
Government support to help restore international air freight capacity has added 56 weekly cargo flights from New Zealand, with more to come, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today.