Posts tagged “Supply Chain”

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Shippers switching to air freight to escape sea freight hell

Posted on 20th November 2020 at 18:50

 

Shippers switching to air freight to escape sea freight hell 

 

With sea freight rates reaching some of the highest levels ever seen, along with equipment shortages, late vessels and still no guarantee of uplift, some shippers are starting to switch to air, driving up rates on a mode that had been enjoying some stability. 

 

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/Shippers-switching-to-air-to-escape-sea-freight-hell/77904.htm?cl=article_2&elqTrack=true&mc_cid=d33591e2d4&mc_eid=bb81110dd5#.X7gM5c37SUk 

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UK-EU freight trade set for bumpy ride in January

Posted on 18th November 2020 at 19:22

 

UK-EU freight trade set for bumpy ride in January 

 

With the end of the UK’s Transition Period from European Union trade rules fast-approaching, there continues to be a significant lack of preparedness on the part of the trading community with regard to the post-Brexit business landscape and the implementation of the systems that will be needed from the end of December, according to leading UK customs technology specialist Peter MacSwiney, chairman of UK customs clearance solutions provider Agency Sector Management (ASM). 

 

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/UK-EU-freight-trade-set-for-bumpy-ride-in-January/77879.htm?cl=article_2&elqTrack=true&mc_cid=ddb5aef875&mc_eid=bb81110dd5#.X7Va7c37SUk 

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Felixstowe congestion to continue into December

Posted on 17th November 2020 at 15:50

 

Felixstowe congestion to continue into December 

 

The Port of Felixstowe says high container volumes may continue through into the New Year, claiming it is taking action to increase resources and remove ‘slow-moving PPE containers’. 

 

Congestion at the UK’s largest container port, Felixstowe, is expected to continue into December and possibly into the new year, as unexpectedly high import volumes, slow-moving containers of PPE, and problems managing the high activity levels persist. 

 

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https://www.lloydsloadinglist.com/freight-directory/news/Felixstowe-congestion-to-continue-into-December/77867.htm?cl=article_1&elqTrack=true&mc_cid=b9e25322ba&mc_eid=bb81110dd5#.X7PuBsj7SUk 

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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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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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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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