The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on a virtual event last 30 November launched a new online customs transit system that could help forwarders move freight by road easily across borders in Southeast Asia. The ASEAN customs transit system (ACTS) was developed to allow transport operators to make a single customs transit declaration across multiple ASEAN countries, without the need to make repeated customs declarations or change vehicles at each border. “I believe the system … [Read more...] about New customs transit system seen as boon by freight forwarders in Southeast Asia
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DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes
DHL has launched a new intra-Asia flight, connecting the economies of Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong. The flight commenced on 3 November, connecting Bangkok, Hanoi and Hong Kong five times per week. Utilising a newly converted B737-400SF freighter featuring a gross payload of 21 tonnes, the route will be operated by K-Mile Air of Thailand, a partner of DHL. The new route shortens the transit time for intra-Asia shipments to and from Hanoi to one day, allowing businesses and consumers to enjoy … [Read more...] about DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes