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HMRC CDS: What You Need To Know
HMRC is gradually introducing the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the long-term replacement for the current Customs Handling of Import...
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- 5 days ago
- 2 min
Shipping Lines Move into Air Freight
According to Glyn Hughes, TIACA director general, shipping lines are paying air freight “a wonderful compliment” by moving into their...
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- 5 days ago
- 1 min
Container Spot Rates Falling Fast
It should be peak season. But instead, ocean spot rates seem to be plummeting on all export routes from China. In fact, according to the...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
AWL choose Mintsoft Software
We’re delighted to announce that AWL went live with Mintsoft on 1 August 2022. The AWL Heathrow Logistics centre has seen consistent...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
We’re Hiring! Two New Vacancies
AWL continues to expand its operations. We have two more vacancies available, offering an exciting opportunity to build your career at...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Christmas? It’s Never Too Early
Forget the heatwave… it’s only 130 days until Christmas. It’s never too early to mention the C word here at AWL. In fact, the Glasgow...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Prostate Cancer UK: Charity Bike Ride
The AWL team are doing their bit for a great cause. On Sunday 11th September, three of our staff will be getting on their bikes to raise...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Heatwave Impacting Container Moves
As if enduring the heatwaves this summer wasn’t enough, they’re also having an impact on barging freight. With record low levels of...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Felixstowe: Is a Dock Strike Inevitable?
UK’s biggest container port is under threat as talks to avert a dock strike broke down. Felixstowe port raised their 7% wage offer...
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Production Shift from China to Southeast Asia
The production shift away from China is accelerating due to their restrictive Covid policies. Now even SMEs are looking for alternative...
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- 6 days ago
- 1 min
No Sign of a Slow Down This Summer
Greetings to you all from a hot and unusually humid UK as I write this in the midst of our second heatwave. Are we talking about global...
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- Jun 18
- 1 min
Are Regional Airports the Solution?
With mounting pressure on the larger hub airports, such as Heathrow, freight forwarders have been forced to look around for a new...
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- Jun 17
- 2 min
3PL: 5 Reasons to Choose AWL
AWL’s 3PL division is looking very healthy indeed. With 2022 year-to-date numbers up by an incredible 71% on e-commerce and wholesale...
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- Jun 17
- 1 min
Vacancies: Join our Team
AWL is expanding again! We have two new vacancies to fill, both offering an exciting opportunity to build a career within the industry....
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- Jun 17
- 1 min
Ocean Shipping: ‘Their Day is Coming’
In June, ocean shipping companies will see new restrictions put in place. The US Congress is set to hold a final vote on a popular...
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- Jun 17
- 2 min
Large Loads: Shipping 20-Tonne Tanks
Our Glasgow office recently moved two extendable flat beds, each carrying a 15-meter tank weighing 20 tonnes, to their point of use in...
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- Jun 17
- 1 min
Staff Update: Promotions & Qualifications
We're delighted to announce a new promotion in our Manchester division, along with a new qualification in our London office. New...
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- Jun 17
- 1 min
Classic Car Shipped to Canada
The London office recently shipped a stunning 1972 Aston Martin DBS to its owner in Montreal, Canada. When it comes to shipping classic...
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- Jun 17
- 1 min
China Holiday Season: Dates to Note
The Chinese holiday season is upon us, so get out your diaries and make a note of all the office closures coming up. Don’t get caught...
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- Jun 17
- 2 min
Shanghai Update: Resumption of Work
From 1 June 2022, Shanghai entered the stage of comprehensive and orderly resumption of work, bringing back normal production and life...
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