Newsletter – December 12, 2018

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES

Halifax airport operations normalize after Boeing 747 runway overshoot

canadianshipper.com
Halifax, NS — The Halifax Stanfield International Airport has resumed normal operations a month after a plane overshot a runway, taking out navigational equipment and leaving a trail of debris in its wake. Read more here.

OCEAN FREIGHT UPDATES

TT Talk – Lost documents – best practice

ttclub.com
The bill of lading has three primary functions, evidencing the contract of carriage, acting as a receipt for the cargo and facilitating transfer of title to the carried cargo. There are occasions where documents are lost and, given the functions of the bill of lading, this has the potential to give rise to some significant exposures if not handled correctly.  Read more here. 

FMC investigation backs port demurrage and detention charges but seeks more transparency

ajot.com
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) approved the recommendations of Commissioner Rebecca Dye as set forth in her final report of the Fact Finding 28 investigation. Her recommendations also included the establishment of a Shipper Advisory Board. Read more here. 

CANADA BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT UPDATES

UK trade with Canada up 14% since new free trade agreement introduced

gov.uk
New statistics released last week reveal that British businesses are already benefiting from the ability to trade freely with Canada without paying any duties at Canadian customs. Read more here. 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – GOVERNMENT UPDATES

China summons US, Canadian ambassadors in ‘strong protest ‘ over Huawei CFO’s arrest

cnn.com
Beijing (CNN)The Chinese Foreign Ministry is summoning the US and Canadian ambassadors in protest over the detention of a Huawei executive in Vancouver, describing it as “lawless” and “extremely vicious.”
Read more here.