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David Beckham Eyeing Up A Move – Why Not Down Under?
Ex-Los Angeles Galaxy star, David Beckham may be on his way to France to sign a lucrative contract with Paris Saint-Germain but for a time, amongst other rumours, he was said to be considering making the long trip across to Australia according to various news agencies based in Australia, England and the United States. After [...]
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Delays to outbound shipments from Shanghai
Delays have been reported for outbound shipments out of Shanghai. The delays are expected to last throughout the summer period. This is due to a combination of a shortage of containers at the port and a backlog of shipments at Customs in Shanghai. With regards to the backlog which has been reported at Customs, the [...]
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Port and Customs strike in Greece
We have been advised by FIDI Global Alliance (the Federation of International Movers) and the FIDI moving companies in Greece that a general strike has been called in the country for Tuesday 28th June and Wednesday 29th June. The strike will affect port and customs operations in the country. The strikes have been scheduled by [...]
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International Shipping from Liverpool
The Port of Liverpool is due to benefit from an expansion programme over the next few years. Port operator, Peel Ports, is currently operating a public consultation for the Mersey Ports masterplan which includes the development of a Post Panamax terminal in the Port of Liverpool. The Mersey Ports masterplan is a 20 year strategy [...]
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Shipping delays in India
India’s largest container port, Nhava Sheva (JNPT Terminal) is currently closed for re-development and is due to re-open on the 31st July 2011. The reason for this is that three rail mounted quay cranes (RMQCs) are being installed in order to increase operational efficiency in the port. The installation of the new cranes will affect [...]
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International Removals to Equatorial Guinea
We have been advised by the FIDI Agent in Equatorial Guinea that shipment delays are expected in the country in the coming weeks due to the African Union congress. The 17th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the African Union is to be held in the capital city, Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. The Summit will [...]
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Skills Australia Needs Event 2011
If you are moving or shipping to Australia, you may be interested in the next Skills Australia Needs Event which is being held in London next week. The Expo will be held in London on the evenings of the 6th to the 8th June 2011 (Monday – Wednesday). The Australian Government Department of Immigration and [...]
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Moving to Alberta – Migrants Needed
If you are planning on moving or shipping to Canada, have you considered moving to Alberta? People from overseas are actively being encouraged to relocate here by the local Government. The Government of Alberta (GoA) have outlined a key plan and strategy for attracting migrants from abroad over the next ten years. This is as [...]
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Changes to the New Zealand Business Migration Scheme
The Business Migration scheme was launched in New Zealand in 2009 and so far it has brought in over NZD 560 to the country’s economy via investments. The Business Migration scheme comprises of two different categories: Investor (minimum investment of NZD 1.5 million over a period of three years) and Investor Plus (minimum investment of [...]
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457 Visa Debate Sparks Further Controversy in Australia