Main actor of logistics solutions in Lebanon and new Balguerie partner

The Balguerie network of agents continues to evolve and expand across the globe.

Located in Lebanon, Panemar Forwarding has recently joined the many partners affiliated with the Balguerie Group. Joe Bitar, CEO of Panemar Forwarding, and three of his collaborators came to meet with Balguerie Bordeaux teams and visit the premises on March 12 this year. This collaboration will make it possible, on the long term, to develop the France/Lebanon market for the two parties.

China Customs Authorities implement the Order No. 56 effective as of June 1, 2018.

This order commands air and maritime exporters of goods to China to add complementary information on the manifest until then not mandatory, such as:

• Complete contact information of the shipper and consignee (detailed address, phone number, e-mail, etc.)
• USCI of the consignee (China Uniformed Social Credit Index)
• Specific name and description of the product

Facing the surge in fuel prices for several months, hitting the highest level ever reached since 2014, carriers will apply an Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) as of June 1st thus affecting as well transportation costs.