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Will Waters | Monday, 29 February 2016 ICAO decision ‘fails to address undeclared battery shipments or counterfeits’, says GSF, which favours wider use of screening technology International shipper representative organisation the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) has described a ban announced last week on lithium-ion batteries being carried as cargo on passenger aircraft as “disappointing”, arguing… Read More about “Shippers ‘disappointed’ by air freight battery ban”

Our Canadian government, like most other governments throughout the World, are very concerned of the spread of pests that may be destructive to the native forests. Through experiencing the Long Horned Asian Beetle, and the Emerald Ash Bore, we Canadians have learned firsthand the devastation these pests can create. During the past decade, measures have… Read More about “Industry News”

The CFIA has announced that effective immediately all facilities should consider all off-shore markets as requiring ISPM 15 compliant wood packaging. The CFIA website will no longer post information on Country Implementation requirements. At this time, Canada and United States have a bilateral agreement and do not regulate cross border shipment, but with the Emerald… Read More about “ISPM 15 International Regulations (July 15, 2008)”