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Posts from May 2021

 
HGV Class 1 Drivers Wanted 
 
Due to continued growth we are looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team. 
 
We have a variety of roles available offering tramping, days, nights, weekends and flexible working shifts. 
 
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If you are interested in joining our team, please give us a call to discuss the roles we have available.  
 
 
Yantian Port halts entry for export containers 
 
The Port of Yantian said it will stop taking in loaded containers as congestion at the export hub in Southern China deteriorates. 
 
The restriction will be implemented from 2200 hrs local time on May 25 to 2359 hrs on May 27 and will only be partly lifted afterwards for export boxes with their vessels expected to arrive at the port within the next four days. 
 
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Driver shortage will undoubtedly hit the consumer 
 
The UK is facing a massive reduction in the number of qualified HGV drivers, which has been exacerbated by Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and recent IR35 tax changes. 
 
The RHA has warned the Government that the UK’s ongoing HGV driver shortage will inevitably have an impact on the consumer, as the price of goods on the shelves is set to rise. 
 
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Over half of container bookings rolled at some ports 
 
Container shipping service quality is continuing to worsen, with the number of boxes being rolled increasing. 
 
Figures from freight visibility platform project44 shows the percentage of containers missing their scheduled sailings is rising, with some carriers and ports rolling more than half their cargo in April. 
 
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Ocean freight rates and challenges rise further 
 
Ocean freight rates out of Asia have continued rising, especially to the US, as reduced capacity, high demand and equipment issues leading to “extreme capacity or equipment shortages” in North China, southeast Asia, and Taiwan. 
 
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Ex-China air freight rates continue rise 
 
Ex-China air freight prices are continuing to rise this week on the back of highly constrained air freight capacity and strong demand, leading to very high load factors. 
 
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