Customs news: latest on essential goods

Wan Wenguo has been detained in connection with damage to the natural gas infrastructure connecting Estonia and Finland.

A surge in attacks by armed gangs has raised concerns about the safety of ships transiting the region.

Expanding market access for export produce requires a concerted and collaborative effort between government and farmers.

The United National Transport Union and the ports operator will meet this week in an attempt to resolve the deadlock.

23% of respondents said rising diesel costs were the greatest issue their businesses faced.

But the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has raised concerns about a tender for a new machine and whether card prices will be hiked.

The port’s capacity is set to increase from 2.5m to approximately 3.1m TEUs.

China has suspended imports of cloven-hoofed animals and related products.

Tariff constraints must be addressed with the likes of China.

Cargo division carries 2.3 million tonnes of goods around the world, up 7% from the previous year.

The decision serves to “prevent, mitigate and resolve bottlenecks and additional breakdowns”.