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Romanian nationals jailed for card skimming
Customs

Romanian nationals jailed for card skimming

The equipment was used to obtain credit card details of more than 122 New Zealanders, and to steal approximately $75,380 from many of them.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Card skimming tech seized in Auckland
Customs

Card skimming tech seized in Auckland

Two people were arrested on charges of importing goods for a dishonest purpose, including skimming devices and a card writing machine.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020

Global Stories

UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth
Customer Experience

UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth

UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
CCL predicts resilient growth in global trade in 2026
Supply Chain

CCL predicts resilient growth in global trade in 2026

CCL forecasts resilient global trade growth in 2026 as firms bolster supply chains and adapt logistics despite tariffs and geopolitical risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Data Protection

AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise

AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Selling to China: Why your biggest challenge isn't logistics, it's data
Supply Chain

Selling to China: Why your biggest challenge isn't logistics, it's data

Success in China's booming $378 billion cross-border eCommerce market hinges on clean, accurate data-not just logistics-for speedy delivery and happy customers.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
US de minimis suspension poses cost risks for Aussie exporters
eCommerce

US de minimis suspension poses cost risks for Aussie exporters

US suspension of the USD $800 de minimis threshold means Australian exporters face new customs duties and costs on all shipments, including returns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026
Fintech

Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026

Australian exporters using outdated tax software risk fines and delays; adopting AI-infused compliance tech in FY2026 offers speed and accuracy benefits.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech
Data Privacy

Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Avalara unveils AI-powered automated tariff classification
Supply Chain

Avalara unveils AI-powered automated tariff classification

Avalara has launched its Automated Tariff Code Classification system, utilising AI to enhance customs compliance for businesses in global trade.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
WiseTech Global set to acquire Finnish company Aktiv Data
Risk & Compliance

WiseTech Global set to acquire Finnish company Aktiv Data

WiseTech Global is set to acquire Finland's Aktiv Data, a move aimed to bolster their strategy of creating a unified global customs system.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Red Hat names local APAC innovation award winners
DevOps

Red Hat names local APAC innovation award winners

ANZ Bank and New Zealand Customs Service bagged the Red Hat Innovation Awards APAC 2018 at the Red Hat Forum Sydney for pioneering use of Red Hat solutions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies
Marketing Technologies

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies

Britons are set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter treats and outings this year, but Parcelhero says growth is slowing as shoppers turn cautious.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Parcelhero launches live tracking & faster booking
Digital Transformation

Parcelhero launches live tracking & faster booking

Parcelhero unveils AI-powered live parcel tracking and a faster booking interface in the first phase of its major platform overhaul.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Customs moves up agenda as Europe firms stay reactive
Data Analytics

Customs moves up agenda as Europe firms stay reactive

Customs climbs Europe's boardroom agenda, but survey finds firms still under-resourced, outsourcing heavily and reacting to trade shocks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Deal or no deal - the new and nuanced view of tariffs
Supply Chain

Deal or no deal - the new and nuanced view of tariffs

HSBC survey shows 75% of logistics firms face impacts from US tariffs; many delay investments and reshape supply chains amid rising trade uncertainties.

By Ferhat Ocsel • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK brands hit by GBP £5.9 billion EU sales drop post-Brexit
Marketing Technologies

UK brands hit by GBP £5.9 billion EU sales drop post-Brexit

Brexit has slashed British non-food retail exports to the EU, costing GBP £5.9 billion since 2019, while marketplaces rise as vital channels for UK brands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024