China relaxes covid restrictions China have this week issued updated covid protocols which is good news for logistics. Testing and travel restrictions have been relaxed and people can now isolate in their homes rather than having to go and stay at central venues. China have maintained a strict policy for the last 3 years since … Read more
Largest box ship takes her maiden voyage Ever Atop, the final ship to be delivered of an order of the ten A24 series design for Taiwanese carrier Evergreen, transited the Suez Canal over the weekend on its maiden voyage to North Europe. Along with sister ships Ever Aria and Ever A lot, Ever Atop holds … Read more
COP 27 From 6 to 18 November, Heads of State, ministers, and negotiators, along with climate activists, mayors, civil society representatives and CEOs are meeting in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh for the largest annual gathering on climate action. The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate … Read more
Further delay to CDS Switchover HMRCs announcement that the CDS Switchover will come into effect from the beginning of October has been rescinded after a chaotic month with businesses unable to train their staff in time. There have also been many complaints that HMRC are not able to respond to those who are having issues … Read more
If you import or export, you need to take action now!
The Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is the long-term replacement to the current Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system.
The continued growth in the e-commerce market has been the catalyst to grow the air freighter market, with experts predicting the world-wide fleet of freighter aircraft needing to grow by 60% to accommodate demand.
Temperatures during this summer have been steadily rising, hitting almost 40*C in parts of the UK during the 3 rd week of July. We’ve put together a few of the hazards that the extremely warm weather can throw up and tips on how to stay safe.
Dover’s Western Docks received £250m of post-Covid investment and business has thrived during June because of it. The port also has a jam-packed summer ahead of scheduled services and inaugural ship calls.
Generation Logistics is the vaccine program in response to the global crisis that is the lack of people working in the logistics industry. While being a careers program to promote the logistics industry the overall goal is to keep the UKs shops, schools, hospitals and factories supplied with the goods they need to keep functioning.
