First export of fresh citrus fruits to Russia
The shipment of lemons, tangerines and grapefruits, certified and inspected by Senasa professionals, left the port of Campana for the Russian Federation.
UNCTAD: 10 points to boost global transport, facilitate trade during COVID-19
The report echoes an earlier call by UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing during this period of crisis.
Chile facilitates the entry of 72 new mechanical ventilators
The goods arrived on a Martinair Cargo Boeing 747 flight from the Netherlands.
Argentina abandons Mercosur trade talks over coronavirus
The Argentine delegation conveyed this decision to its peers during the meeting of National Coordinators of the Common Market Group on external relations, which was held by videoconference on Friday, April 24, 2020.
USMCA to enter into force on July 1, US government announces
A trade delegation from President Donald Trump's administration has notified the U.S. Congress of its intention to make the new North American trade agreement go into effect on Wednesday, July 1.
Chinese customs seize desert locust for first time
The Customs Service has recently strengthened plant quarantines and inspections of imported cargo to prevent biological invasion.
IMF and WTO urge trade openness amid pandemic
The heads of the organisations jointly called on governments to refrain from imposing export restrictions on essential medical supplies and food and other trade restrictions.
Requirements are established for exporting companies to be exempt from mandatory isolation
The measure was published through Resolution 179/2020.
Government expands the list of medical supplies that must have an export permit
In total, the list contains 39 medical supplies.
Exporters warn of increasing global trade restrictions
So far, 80 countries and customs territories have introduced export bans or restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the WTO.
US, EU and other WTO members pledge to keep trade open
The WTO accounts for 63% of global agricultural and food exports and 55% of imports. (USI)
Chile allows SMEs to defer VAT payments on imports
The initiative was announced through Resolution 1559 issued by the National Customs Service,
