by jondabach | Apr 27, 2017 | News Brief
Sea containers loaded with plastic scrap from all over the world are not able to enter the People’s Republic of China due to the National Sword inspection regiment. These 5,000 sea containers are currently located in Hong Kong, where they may be auctioned off. They...
by jondabach | Apr 20, 2017 | News Brief
The Reform Enforcement Taskforce of China’s Central Government had their 34th meeting which was held by President Xi. During the meeting, they reviewed and approved the program regarding “Prohibition on import of selected solid waste imports management.” The meeting...
by jondabach | Apr 5, 2017 | Market Conditions, News Brief
Every container entering China is now being inspected by the Chinese customs authorities using x-ray machines. These inspections are causing longer shipping times. Ports without an x-ray machine are advised to open each container for examination. Ports without the...
by jondabach | Mar 14, 2017 | News Brief, Shipping and Logistics
The market impacts of National Sword 2017, China’s sweeping crackdown on imports, are beginning to come into focus. Their General Administration of Customs is focusing their efforts on catching smugglers, who face jail time as well as tax evasion charges. It’s...
by jondabach | Mar 7, 2017 | Market Conditions, News Brief
China is three weeks into their recent crackdown on scrap material imports known in English as “National Sword 2017”. Through this effort, China has exposed smuggling operations which has led to dozens of arrests. In addition, China has confiscated more than 22,000...
