Guest writer - Andrew Hudson partner, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.

The failure of the Doha Round and the consequences for Australia

The reported collapse of the World Trade Organisation’s Doha Round on multilateral trade negotiations is a significant blow for the global multilateral free trade agenda. The real reasons for its failure continue to be shrouded in speculation and diplomatic intrigue, but it is fair to say that national self-interest and local political pressure were significant factors.

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No-one is sure how or why it was allowed to happen, but now:

Government urged to act quickly to maintain air forwarding stability.

Australian-based airlines and forwarders are desperately looking for solutions to prevent a potentially disastrous collapse of the air freight forwarding sector following a change in policy by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , writes Chris Hurd. 

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Now, hitch-hikers get DVD guides to their favourite freight services

With ever-tightening security all but precluding the opportunity for forwarder and other non-company cargo staff to hitch a ride on cargo flights, a privilege sometimes on offer in the past, an effective “second best” could be to purchase one or more of the many enthusiast DVDs and videos of freighter operations.

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Time-to-market is becoming more critical...

Manufacturers seek new ways to cut their supply chain costs

Manufacturers are facing numerous challenges within their markets foreign competition increases and higher material costs impact margins. Many are looking to implement lean production strategies.

Read more ...

Guest writer - Andrew Hudson partner, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.

The failure of the Doha Round and the consequences for Australia

The reported collapse of the World Trade Organisation’s Doha Round on multilateral trade negotiations is a significant blow for the global multilateral free trade agenda. The real reasons for its failure continue to be shrouded in speculation and diplomatic intrigue, but it is fair to say that national self-interest and local political pressure were significant factors.

Read more ...

No-one is sure how or why it was allowed to happen, but now:

Government urged to act quickly to maintain air forwarding stability.

Australian-based airlines and forwarders are desperately looking for solutions to prevent a potentially disastrous collapse of the air freight forwarding sector following a change in policy by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , writes Chris Hurd. 

Read more ...

Now, hitch-hikers get DVD guides to their favourite freight services

With ever-tightening security all but precluding the opportunity for forwarder and other non-company cargo staff to hitch a ride on cargo flights, a privilege sometimes on offer in the past, an effective “second best” could be to purchase one or more of the many enthusiast DVDs and videos of freighter operations.

Read more ...

Time-to-market is becoming more critical...

Manufacturers seek new ways to cut their supply chain costs

Manufacturers are facing numerous challenges within their markets foreign competition increases and higher material costs impact margins. Many are looking to implement lean production strategies.

Read more ...