CARGO TRACKING NOTE IN GHANA

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is introducing and implementing the concept of Cargo Tracking Note (CTN): by adopting the CTN System, Ghana’s Customs is attempting to modernize its operations in order to facilitate trades.

As a consequence of that, importers in Ghana will have to ensure that their respective shippers and forwarders at port of origin will issue the CTN number, paying attention on the n.7 calendar days that are required to complete the process.

CTN will be compulsory for bill of ladings and cargo manifests related to shipments towards Ghana, as from 01/07/2018, BL date.

RAILWAY FREIGHT TRANSPORT ITALY-CHINA – NEW SILK ROAD

GPC makes available rail freight transport Italy-China for its customers. The project for the construction of a railway network linking Italy to China has recently developed and today the railway network reaches 60 countries, crossing Europe, Central Asia, Mongolia and Russia and move about 300,000 TEUs a year.
This mode of transport is cheaper than an airway and faster than a seaway, even if today it concerns mainly 40 ‘feet containers (standard and HC).

 

Il primo treno merci diretto Italia-Cina al terminal ferroviario del Polo logistico integrato di Mortara, in provincia di Pavia, pronto per affrontare il suo viaggio lungo 10.800 chilometri e 18 giorni, 28 novembre 2017. ANSA/ CLAUDIO BRESSANI

THE ITALIAN TRADITION OF ICE CREAM FLIES TO MAURITIUS

GPC, specialized in refrigerated goods transport, has carried out ice cream shipments from Italy to Mauritius. The whole shipments, in the least details, has been taken care of to be compliance of the cold chain.
Integrated logistics services were performed with packaging, boxing and processing aimed at preserving the product, managing the cold chain in the appropriate and required way to keep the quality of the product unchanged.
The goods traveled on flights at a frozen  temperature -18°, focus in particular on the transshipment and storage moments.

 

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CRANE SHIPMENTS TO ECUADOR CONTINUE IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR ECUADORIAN AGENT

After the first shipments, GPC specializes in abnormal transports, has planning pick-up of another crane from Crespellano to Livorno.
GPC has took care of abnormal transport ,as well as transit permits, customs clearance and boarding.

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AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES ON THE ADVANCE PRESENTATION OF THE MANIFESTO IN CHINA

The Chinese customs administration (GACC) issued the order No. 56/2017 (attached in the English version) containing some revisions to the Decree No. 172, concerning the early presentation of the posters, issued in 2009, still being tested in the June 2014 and subsequently entered into force.

The purpose of the amendments is to standardize procedures and formats, as well as to improve the prevention of risks related to the import and export of goods in China.

According to the order, the new rules come into force from next June 1 and provide for the electronic transmission of data, strictly complying with the decree (http://english.customs.gov.cn/Statics/2bb17644-55f2-4c6b-a296-5ad18cd3f7d6.html), related to the incoming and outgoing transports (air and sea transport) and related posters. More accurate and complete data are requested to identify exactly “shipper” and ” consignee” “(Tax ID, P. VAT), the notify (contact numbers), as well as the goods themselves.
In the case of natural persons, the passport number is required.
For companies registered with Chinese Customs, the USCI (Unified Social Credit Code) code must be provided.

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CHINA CUSTOMS 24 HOURS ADVANCE MANIFEST RULE

Firstly of all, for Import/Inbound into/via China mainland, LCL Service, at moment the 24 hours advance filing notice only release at Shanghai Customs authority, checking with other China offices, no relative information for LCL service.

·Currently, Customs authority made meeting with LCL warehouse/manifest responsible party, discussing the implement 24 hours advance filing for LCL service.
· Details still under discussing, but in principle, the Mandatory data for LCL filing  should be same as that under FCL one

1. Shipper’s company code*(Mandatory)
2.Shipper’s phone number (Mandatory)
3.Shipper’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status (Optional)
4.Country, coded for Shipper Identification of the name of the country or other geographical entity as specified in
ISO 3166 and UN/ECE
5. Consignee’s Company name (Mandatory)
6. Consignee’s Company code*(Mandatory if Consignee is not “TO ORDER”)
7.Consignee’s phone number (Mandatory if Consignee is not “TO ORDER”)
8.Name of Contact person for Consignee (Mandatory if Consignee is not “ TO ORDER”)
9.Phone number of contact person for consignee (Mandatory if Consignee is not “ TO ORDER”)
10.Consignee’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status (Optional)
11.Country, coded for Consignee Identification of the name of the country or other geographical entity as
specified in ISO 3166 and UN/ECE
12.Notify Party’s company code  (Mandatory if Consignee is “ TO ORDER”)
13.Notify Party’s phone number (Mandatory if Consignee is “TO ORDER”)
14.Place of loading, coded

Regarding to the time switcher apply these LCL mandatory data or EDI at Customs, still under checking as the process and possibility details not fixed yet. Carrier line need fix their FCL one at China Customs, then next do LCL data.

EXCEPTIONAL CRANE AND COUNTERWEIGHTS TRANSPORT DESTINATION ECUADOR

GPC specialized in abnormal transports, has planning the pick-up, of two cranes and two counterweights (containerized in 1×20 ‘flat racks) from Crespellano (BO) to the port of Livorno
GPC also took care of the customs clearance and boarding.
The shipping, part of a door to door delivery, was carried out in collaboration with our own Ecuadorian agent.

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FISCAL ADVANTAGE FOR SHIPMENT UNDER IRANIAN FLAG

As reported in the circular of the Iranian Ministry of Transport, the receiver that ships with non-Iranian “carriers” will have to pay an additional tax

REGULATION OF IRANIAN ROAD & TRANSPORT MINISTERY
According to the clause number 2 of the Motor vehicles regulation and law approved by ministry of road and transportation dated on 1373/04/12 (Iranian calendar),
Flag tax is applicable to all shipments arrive Iran by non-Iranian flag vessels its amount is now USD 155/265 ; 20’/40’ as per desertion of Ministry of road and transportation.
Additional info on official web site of IRANIAN ROAD & TRANSPORT MINISTERY :

www.rmro.ir

 

SHIPPING OF PLANTS FOR THE CONFECTIONERY AND BAKERY INDUSTRY IN AFRICA

GPC, specialized in shipments to the African continent, carried out a series of consignments of machinery and plants for the confectionery and bakery industry in sevaral African countries, included Nigeria, Angola and Algeria.
As usually, the work was followed by taking care of all aspects in quality.

 

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IMPORTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIOPOLIMERI FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL BAGS

GPC, provides import and distribution of raw materials (biopolymers) for the production of organic plastic bags for years. The company has seen an increase in traffic recently, in relation to the new legislation regarding the exclusive use of biodegradable plastic for “ultra-light” bags.  Indeed, Italian Parliament recently approved the law, (by as a transposition of EU Directive 2015/720), with allows to use only bio bags to weigh and label products such as bread, vegetables and fruit.

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