Chinese traders cut Australian coal imports over customs delays: sources

Chinese coal traders are halting purchases of Australian coal and coking coal as clearing times through China’s customs have at least doubled to 40 days or more, four traders at major buyers told Reuters on Monday.

Russia top China crude supplier in May at record 1.35 mln bpd – customs

Russia supplied a record high amount of crude oil to China in May at 1.35 million barrels per day, making the...

Ukarine – Customs Authorities in Nikolaev sea port

In our previous notification below, we were happy to report that in all Ukrainian ports, except for Nikolaev region, the practice of ecological inspectors raiding and attacking the ships to check-up on the segregated ballast was almost over.

Indonesia installs new customs head, pledges faster seaport clearance

Indonesia is injecting new blood into its custom and excise department. Local media reported that the Finance Ministry has installed 45-year-old Heru Pambudi as director general of customs and excise and he has pledged to...

China’s Iran crude oil imports down 3.7 pct on yr in Feb -customs

China’s crude imports from Iran fell 3.7 percent in February from a year ago, in line with expectations for the world’s second largest crude importer, ...

China Jan coal imports from Australia down 47.3 pct – customs

China imported 5.08 million tonnes of coal from top supplier Australia in January, down 47.3 percent from a year earlier, with shipments disrupted by quality...

China Customs want to enforce demands for advance manifest filing regulations

MAERSK Line says China Customs intends to enforce Chinese advance manifest regulations in March 2015, according to...