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THAMES FREEPORT GIVEN GREEN LIGHT BY UK GOVERNMENT 
 
The Thames Freeport has been given the go ahead to formally constitute its board and start operating fully, following the approval of the final business case by the UK Government. 
 
The Freeport is an economic zone located in the Thames Estuary and UK’s largest port - the Port of London. With 1,700 acres of development land, no location can match Thames Freeport for access to Europe’s largest consumer market and its excellent connectivity to 18 million people. 
 
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Industrial action to impact freight movements 
 
We have received a notification from BIFA regarding the possibility of impacts to movement of freight through ports and airports as a result of planned industrial action by. 
 
Industrial action is planned to take place on the 1st February 2023 involving members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union . 
 
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SHORT SEA BOOST FOR LONDON THAMESPORT 
 
The range of short sea container services available from Hutchison Ports London Thamesport is to be increased following the announcement by Viasea Shipping of a new service from the South East UK port. 
 
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PORT OF LIVERPOOL RANKED AS UK’S TOP PORT FOR PORT-CENTRIC LOGISTICS POTENTIAL 
 
The Port of Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top port for port-centric logistics potential in a new industry study. 
 
Property adviser Knight Frank analysed and ranked 41 UK ports based on 13 criteria, assessing their potential for future logistics investment and development, in its latest Future Gazing report. 
 
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Freeport East receives final Government approval 
 
Freeport East has received final Government approvals allowing it to move forward into the delivery phase. 
 
The development of the Freeport, which is expected to create up to 13,500 new jobs, will be boosted by £25 million in Government funding to support infrastructure enhancement. 
 
 
BIFA names new Director General 
 
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Stephen Parker as its new Director General to succeed Robert Keen, who will be retiring from full time employment with the trade association in 2023. 
 
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HMRC delays CDS export function 
 
HMRC has delayed the roll-out of its new customs platform for exports following a series of outages for imports that left traders furious. 
 
Customs Declaration Service (CDS) replaced Customs Handling Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) as the UK import platform this year, with exports expected to come online 31 January. 
 
Now, this has been pushed to 30 November “to allow for more testing”, and industry sources say the system may even be pushed back to 2024. 
 
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FIRST UK FREEPORT ACTIVITY AS STEEL CONSIGNMENT ARRIVES IN TEESSIDE 
 
A shipment of steel has now arrived at the Teesside Freeport, marking the first activity of a Freeport anywhere in the UK. 
 
Around 100 tonnes of steel were delivered to the South Bank area of Teesworks, which has been designated as a customs zone as part of the region’s Freeport – the biggest and first operational. 
 
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CDS Deadline Approaches 
 
The CDS deadlines are looming. Going by the current schedule, CHIEF will be withdrawn in two stages: 
 
After 30 September 2022, you won’t be able to make import declarations on CHIEF 
 
After 31 March 2023, you won’t be able to make export declarations on CHIEF 
 
HMRC recently sent letters to 220,000 GB VAT registered traders and although not all of them will be importers and or exporters, and many will use the services of a broker or forwarder, this communication is indicative of the lack of awareness – and lack of preparedness – for the impending move 
 
PORT OF FELIXSTOWE LAUNCHES OCEAN 
 
Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe has launched OCEAN (Online Container Enquiry Analytics Notifications), a new online platform to provide fast and accurate real-time information for customers. 
 
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