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New UK report warns of widespread disruption to UK-EU freight transport from 1 January

Posted on 12th November 2020 at 10:24

 

New UK report warns of widespread disruption to UK-EU freight transport from 1 January 

 

The UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) has reported that there is still likely to be widespread disruption to UK-EU freight transport from 1 January 2021, despite some progress in recent months implementing the changes required to systems, infrastructure and resources to manage the border at the end of the UK’s post-EU Exit transition period. 

 

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CMA CGM and MSC complete TradeLens integration

Posted on 20th October 2020 at 18:54

 

CMA CGM and MSC complete TradeLens integration 

 

Major global container carriers, CMA CGM and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), have announced they are now integrated onto TradeLens, helping ensure a more fully integrated, timely and consistent view of logistics data for their containerized freight around the world. The digital platform is run on IBM Cloud and IBM Blockchain, and was jointly developed by IBM and A.P. Moller – Maersk. 

 

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https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/cma-cgm-and-msc-complete-tradelens-integration-and-join-foundation-carriers 

 

 

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UK government signs $100m Brexit freight capacity deals

Posted on 14th October 2020 at 18:30

 

UK government signs $100m Brexit freight capacity deals 

 

The UK government has signed agreements with four ferry operators to provide freight capacity equivalent to over 3,000 HGVs per week, in an attempt to mitigate the risk of disruption to key freight flows and supply chains as the UK and the European Union (EU) adjust to new border processes at the end of the UK’s transition period from EU rules at the end of this year. 

 

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/UK-government-signs-100m-Brexit-freight-capacity-deals/77584.htm?cl=article_2&elqTrack=true&mc_cid=971c43f74e&mc_eid=bb81110dd5#.X4c0IdBKiUk 

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Proud member of BIFA & FIATA

Posted on 9th October 2020 at 14:36

 

Proud member of BIFA & FIATA 

 

We are pleased to announce that we have become a member of The British International Freight Association and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association. 

 

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Air cargo market takes another step to recovery

Posted on 8th October 2020 at 20:53

 

Air cargo market takes another step to recovery 

 

A record ‘dynamic load-factor’, a significant improvement in tonnages carried, and high air freight rates on the world’s premier trade lanes in September showed the global air cargo market edging towards a sustainable recovery at the start of the traditional peak season, according to leading air freight industry data analysts CLIVE Data Services and TAC Index. 

 

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/Air-cargo-market-takes-another-step-to-recovery/77539.htm?cl=article_1&elqTrack=true&mc_cid=3ce00254aa&mc_eid=bb81110dd5#.X39quWhKhyw 

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Equipment shortages causing pricing inflation and supply chaos

Posted on 6th October 2020 at 17:02

 

Equipment shortages causing pricing inflation and supply chaos 

 

Equipment shortages that have been causing supply chain chaos around the world and driving up ocean freight rates show no sign of being resolved, with forwarders reporting surging costs for those willing to pay extra to secure a box. 

 

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/Equipment-shortages-causing-pricing-inflation-and-supply-chaos/77524.htm#.X3ySimhKiUk 

 

If you are experiencing issues with your supply chain, please contact our team to find out about the various solutions we can provide to help. 

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UK Government announces £200 million fund for ports

Posted on 5th October 2020 at 18:51

 

UK Government announces £200 million fund for ports 

 

The UK Government has announced a £200 million pound fund to help ports deal with post Brexit strain. The new funding is to support the building of new facilities at ports in preparation for the end of the transition period. 

 

Please click on the below link for further details. 

 

https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/uk-announces-200m-fund-ports-deal-post-brexit-strain 

 

If you are concerned about your supply chain following the end of the transition period, please get in touch with a member of our team who will be more than happy to talk to you about what services we can offer to minimise any potential impact Brexit may have on your supply chain. 

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Government announce new UK Global Tariff

Posted on 19th May 2020 at 13:57

 

Government announce new UK Global Tariff 

 

The Government has this morning (19 May) announced the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT). This will replace the EU’s Common External Tariff on 1 January 2021 at the end of the Transition Period. 

 

For more information on this, please click on the below link. 

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-global-tariff-backs-uk-businesses-and-consumers 

 

If you are looking for assistance with your Imports, Exports or Customs Clearances, please get in touch to find out how we can help streamline the process with cost effective solutions, tailored to your requirements. 

 

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Covid-19 / Coronavirus Update

Posted on 21st February 2020 at 19:56

 

Covid-19 / Coronavirus Update 

 

This week we have seen many factories and businesses return to work following the extended Lunar New Year holidays due to the Covid-19 / Coronavirus outbreak. Although many factories and businesses have returned to work, there are still areas that remain closed and those that are working, are doing so at a reduced capacity as they are short staffed due to travel restrictions still in place.  

 

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P&O Ferries launch new Calais to Tilbury freight route

Posted on 1st October 2019 at 20:43

 

P&O Ferries launch new Calais to Tilbury freight route 

 

P&O Ferries have launched a new ro-ro service between Calais and the London Port of Tilbury. The service which started on the 23rd September is aimed to offer a new option for unaccompanied freight and to help maintain customers supply chains in the event of a disorderly Brexit. 

 

For more information on the new service click on the below links. 

 

https://www.multimodal.org.uk/article/po-ferries-poised-launch-calais-tilbury-freight-routing 

 

https://www.freightlink.co.uk/knowledge/articles/po-ferries-update-new-calais-tilbury-freight-ferry-service-updated 

 

If you have any transport requirements for goods coming from or going to Europe, please contact our dedicated Transport team who will be happy to help talk through the services we can provide to help your supply chain. 

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