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17 August 2026

ATSB investigation finds maintenance light was left in Qantas A380 jet wing

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ATSB investigation finds maintenance light was left in Qantas A380 jet wing

A Qantas A380 was cleared to fly passengers from Sydney to Dallas and back with a large maintenance light accidentally left inside its wing. It comes after a large tool was left inside the airline's ...

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17 August 2026

Maersk introduces new port security surcharge for US and Canada exports

Maersk will introduce a new Port Security Service Export surcharge for cargo originating from the United States and Canada. The new charge will take effect on 1 October 2026 . According to Maersk, it will recover terminal-related security costs associated with export cargo. Different charges for US and Canada exports The surcharge will vary depending on the country of origin. For cargo loaded in the United States , Maersk will charge US$15 per container .

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