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News on International Shipping 2025

04/01/2025 Extra-EU Trade

International shipping is the backbone of global trade. As 2025 approaches, logistics operators, companies, and brands exporting to South Korea, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates must prepare for regulatory changes and adopt new strategies to remain competitive. Learn about the most important changes and trends that will revolutionize the industry.

New Shipping Regulations in 2025

ADR 2025 Updates
As of January 1, 2025, new provisions of the European Agreement for the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) will include:

    • New UN numbers for sodium-ion batteries and vehicles with multiple batteries.
    • Exemptions extended to hazardous waste.
    • Changes to documentation, marking and labeling.
      The transition period ends on July 1, 2025!

IATA Air Transport Regulations.
More than 350 changes will affect the air transport of dangerous goods. Major changes:

    • Exemptions for data loggers and load trackers.
    • Updated restrictions for freight carried by passengers.

Shipments of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

New restrictions to prevent exports to countries without adequate treatment infrastructure. These regulations aim for more responsible e-waste management.

Logistics Trends for 2025

  • Automation and Artificial Intelligence
    Automated systems and artificial intelligence algorithms will optimize logistics operations, reducing errors and improving delivery times.
  • Green Logistics
    Sustainability will be a central theme, with investments in electric vehicles and green packaging solutions to reduce environmental impact.
  • Advanced Traceability
    With the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, the supply chain will become more transparent, improving shipment tracking and increasing customer trust.

Preparing for the Future of Shipping

Logistics operators and brands exporting to Asian and Middle Eastern markets must:

  • Update operating procedures according to 2025 regulations.
  • Invest in staff training to handle new technologies and regulations.
  • Integrate innovative solutions to automate and optimize the supply chain.

The year 2025 will be a pivotal year for the international shipping industry. Preparing for new regulatory challenges and embracing emerging trends will ensure competitiveness, sustainability, and success in global markets.

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One step after another toward sustainability

04/01/2024 Sustainability

Making business sustainable in the transportation and logistics sector presents unique challenges. This sector, essential to the global economy, depends heavily on resources that impact the environment, such as fossil fuel. Greenhouse gas emissions, high energy consumption, and waste management are critical issues. In addition, the growing demand for transportation and logistics services intensifies these challenges, making it critical for companies to adopt innovative and efficient strategies to reduce their environmental impact.

In the competitive transportation sector with significant environmental challenges, FullCargo is engaging in reforestation projects. We seek to understand how...

How does FullCargo SRL engage in sustainability?

Despite the difficulties in the industry, we offset the use of 66,664 standard paper pages by planting 8 trees in Tanzania from January 12, 2023 with PrintReleaf. A humble but significant step.

What are the challenges of sustainability in the transportation sector?

The transportation sector faces the difficulty of reducing emissions and environmental impact due to its resource and energy intensive nature.

What can a transportation company do to be more sustainable?

In addition to initiatives such as FullCargo's, companies can adopt low-emission vehicles, optimize routes, and promote a culture of recycling and waste reduction.

Addressing environmental challenges in the transportation sector requires courage and humility. Initiatives like those of FullCargo SRL are essential to lead the industry toward a more sustainable future.

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Scoring big in logistics: how FULLCARGO delivers for basketball stadium projects

13/07/2023 Air Cargo

As the logistics industry evolves, specialized logistics partners are becoming increasingly vital. If you need further proof of this, then the sterling track record of FULLCARGO is an excellent case in point. One of our most recent successes was the seamless execution of a large-scale operation, involving moving three charter flights from Liege Airport (B747 F) to Kinshasa. This was no ordinary shipment; it involved a significant haul of 60 tons of parquet for basketball stadiums and also an additional 200 tons of diverse goods (podium, all cooling system for 2 stadiums). Let's delve into the benefits of working with specialized logistics partners and how FULLCARGO exceeded expectations.

Expert Handling of Specialized Cargo

Moving cargo, especially when it involves high-value items, requires industry-specific knowledge and experience. We moved 60 tons of parquet for basketball stadiums, illustrating our capability to handle your special cargo requirements. Whether it's sensitive or oversized cargo, FULLCARGO provides expertise and precision handling.

Comprehensive Solutions

We don't stop at moving cargo. For this project, we also transported basketball podiums and the complete cooling system for two stadiums. This level of integration provides you with a one-stop solution, eliminating the stress and complexity of coordinating with multiple logistics providers.

Seamless Loading and Unloading

FULLCARGO's expertise extends to every phase of the logistics process. With our wealth of experience in loading and unloading, you can be sure of a seamless transition of your goods. The pictures below show the care we take in stowing goods inside the aircraft, and the proficiency with which we unload from the aircraft.

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Trustworthy and Reliable

Your cargo is our responsibility, and we take that responsibility very seriously. When you entrust your goods to us, you can rest assured they'll reach their destination safely and on time. With our successful completion of three full flights from Liege Aiport (B747 F) as a testament, FULLCARGO has a track record that speaks for itself.

Versatility and Adaptability

FULLCARGO has the capacity to adapt to complex and demanding projects. The move to Kinshasa was a massive movement, showcasing our ability to rise to any logistics challenge.

FULLCARGO rocks!

At FULLCARGO, we take pride in the services we provide. As the saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Our successful completion of these projects is a testament to our competence, reliability, and dedication to client satisfaction.

Choosing a specialized logistics partner like FULLCARGO means peace of mind, knowing your cargo is in safe hands. So why wait? Start working with FULLCARGO today and experience the benefits of a specialized logistics partner. Remember, when it comes to cargo logistics, FULLCARGO rocks!

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Shipping from Italy to Kinshasa, Congo - Africa

06/06/2023 Africa

In an increasingly globalized society, international freight transport is proving to be a crucial component for economic growth and sustainable development. In particular, the interaction between Italy and Africa-in this specific case, Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo-is of paramount importance. This report provides a clear picture of the challenges and opportunities that characterize international shipping between these two points on the globe.

Recently, as Fullcargo, we dealt with two significant shipments from Italy to Kinshasa. The first shipment weighed 62 tons and occupied 105 cubic meters, while the second shipment consisted of 20 tons and occupied 100 cubic meters. These two shipments, although different in weight, occupied almost the same volume, highlighting one of the main challenges in logistics: space optimization.

Freight transport from Italy to Kinshasa presents several challenges. First, the logistics infrastructure in Africa may be less developed than in Europe. This can lead to delays and delivery problems. In addition, customs and regulatory issues can be more complicated.

The weight of goods is not the only determining factor in shipping. Volume plays a significant role in determining the capacity of a means of transportation, which may be an airplane, ship, or truck. Therefore, it is critical to consider both weight and volume when planning shipments. Efficient management of these two factors can lead to significant reductions in logistics costs.

Despite these challenges, there are also numerous opportunities. Kinshasa, being the capital and largest economic center of Congo, is an important destination for the export of Italian products. In addition, improving logistical capabilities between Italy and Kinshasa could foster economic development in both countries.

 

CUSTOMS IN CONGO

The customs clearance process in the Democratic Republic of Congo can be a complex undertaking, so it is critical to ensure that you have all documentation regularly prepared and organized before shipping. It is imperative that each shipment be accompanied by a detailed packing list, including the monetary value of each included item.

A commercial invoice and certificate of origin must also be provided. Incoming goods may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are usually calculated based on the value of the goods themselves. You must also consider a number of possible additional charges that may apply, so it is highly recommended that you request a quote from the shipping company before sending the goods.

In addition to the required documents, there are several restrictions regarding the items that can be sent into the country. Prohibited items include weapons, ammunition, drugs, pornographic materials, and certain types of food and plant products.

In conclusion, optimizing the logistics of shipments between Italy and Kinshasa requires careful management of the weight and volume of goods, a proper understanding of logistics infrastructure and regulatory issues, and a vision geared toward bilateral economic development opportunities. The experience of the two shipments mentioned above is an illuminating example of how, with the right management, challenges can be turned into opportunities.

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PAN-EURO-MEDITERRANEAN CONVENTION (PEM)

05/09/2021 EuropePEM

Renewal of the agreements this summer 2021 between the European Union and the 20 PEM countries of the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean area. The update of the agreements concerns simplifications for the attribution and attestation of preferential origin to facilitate trade and post-pandemic recovery.

List of pan-Euro-Mediterranean countries:

  • Ukraine, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Georgia;
  • Norway, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein;
  • Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine,

Trade with the EMEP states in 2019 touched EUR 677 billion.

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Glossary
  • Cumulation allows products originating in one country to be processed or incorporated into products originating in another country as if they originated in the latter.

 

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South Korea: around 98% of customs duties eliminated

21/08/2021 AsiaExtra-EU trade

Savings and opportunities for Italian and European companies

There are many duty-free products for trade between Europe and South Korea (the eighth largest destination for EU goods). In particular, the following can be exported from Europe: automobiles, electronics, pharmaceutical industry products, chemical products. The recent free trade agreement also encourages the export of fishery andagricultural products.

The advantages are related to savings, a lighter management of customs procedures which have become simpler and faster. Recognition of product certificates and access to public procurement is improved. On the legal side, there is greater strength in the protection of trademarks and the recognition of intellectual property.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SOUTH KOREA

The 2020 statistics confirm Italy as Korea's number one leather goods supplier, with Korean imports worth $1 billion 300 million. (InfoMarketsForeign)

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