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Closure of Baltimore port in USA

We want to keep you informed about recent developments at the Baltimore port following the collapse of the Key Bridge. As you may know, Baltimore is primarily utilized for bulk shipments [...]

Shipping cost are rising due to a continuous Red Sea crisis

Due to the current situation in the Suez Canal and Red Sea, shipping lines are avoiding this area and using alternative shipping route around Cape of Good Hope. These measures are [...]

New UK & EU Restrictions on Russian Origin Iron and Steel

Dear Valued Customers, We’d like to share with you recent updates to the sanctions placed on Russian goods by both the UK and the EU, due to take effect from [...]

The UK free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand offering new trade opportunities will be signed off on 1st June 2023

We are excited to share with you the latest news about the UK free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand. On June 1st, 2023, the UK will sign off a [...]

Guidance: Goods arriving in Great Britain without an Import Declaration (CIP)

This Customs Information Paper sets out HMRC’s policy on importers or their agents who were eligible to make an import declaration and who have unintentionally found themselves in receipt of [...]

Summary of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Between the UK and EU (the Deal)

Following the publication of the: Trade and Cooperation Agreement Between the European Union and the United Kingdom of GB and NI Please see below a brief summary of the key [...]

Newsflash – Covid-19: UK isolation grows as more countries ban travel

Dear Valued Customers, It is important for us to communicate situations which may directly impact the quality of service we offer and want to keep you updated on the latest news [...]

Shipments: Pallets and Crates

We would like to stress the need to ensure that any wood used in the packing of cargo being exported to countries participating in ISPM-15, is either exempt (plywood/processed) or stamped [...]

Coronavirus Freight Update – 9th April 2020

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, freight and shipping are a constantly moving picture at the moment. If you have missed the daily posts on LinkedIn this week, we’re bringing you [...]

Coronavirus Freight Update – April 2020

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, freight and shipping are a constantly moving picture at the moment. If you have missed the daily posts on LinkedIn this week, we’re bringing you [...]

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Closure of Baltimore port in USA

Shipping cost are rising due to a continuous Red Sea crisis

New UK & EU Restrictions on Russian Origin Iron and Steel

The UK free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand offering new trade opportunities will be signed off on 1st June 2023

Guidance: Goods arriving in Great Britain without an Import Declaration (CIP)

Summary of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Between the UK and EU (the Deal)

Newsflash – Covid-19: UK isolation grows as more countries ban travel

Shipments: Pallets and Crates

Coronavirus Freight Update – 9th April 2020

Coronavirus Freight Update – April 2020