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- Jul 15
- 1 min
Ceasefire Could Restore Market Stability
Reports of renewed ceasefire discussions between Israel and Hamas have impacted container futures indices. An unsettled market On the...
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- Jul 15
- 1 min
Shippers’ Concerns? Managing Freight Spend
Freight spend is the top concern for shippers and forwarders due to ongoing supply chain volatility and ocean rate hikes. A volatile year...
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- May 8
- 2 min
Border Chaos: New Import Customs Rules
The UK border is in chaos. The implementation of the second stage of the post-Brexit Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) caused huge...
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- May 8
- 1 min
Industry Update on Carbon Emissions
Changes are coming… The UK government is currently seeking feedback on its proposal to implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...
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- May 8
- 1 min
UK-Australia FTA: Impact Assessment
The Department for International Trade has negotiated a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom and Australia. So, what’s...
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- Feb 12
- 1 min
CPTPP: 2024 Latest Update
As we previously reported, the UK successfully concluded negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for...
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- Feb 12
- 2 min
ICS2: Are You Ready For The Changes?
From 3 June 24, the ICS2 for maritime regulation will impact cargo movements into the EU. Release 3 will affect all operators carrying...
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- Feb 9
- 1 min
Chinese New Year: Managing Disruption
The Chinese New Year is upon us. Festivities begin on Saturday, February 10th to welcome in the year of the dragon. This two-week...
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- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
BIFA Supports Container Shipping Rule Recommendation
BIFA has expressed its satisfaction with the recent decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to allow the Consortia Block...
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- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) the Answer?
Governments are taking steps to discourage the usage of crop-based biofuels in maritime transport to avoid the creation of a potentially...
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- Dec 11, 2023
- 1 min
Larger Forwarders Lose Market Share to SMEs
Small and medium-sized freight agents are showing impressive growth in the air freight market. According to recent data from WorldACD...
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- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
Phased Approach to CDS Export Migration
CDS is replacing the UK Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) service. With the import service in full flow, it is now...
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- Oct 10, 2023
- 1 min
Trade Goes Digital With Electronic Trade Act
It’s a huge step forward for the digitalisation of trade. The Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) came into force on 20 September 2023,...
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- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
New Border Model: Phase In From Jan 24
The UK government has just released the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which is due to be phased in from January 2024....
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- Aug 8, 2023
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Will Post-Brexit Trading Scheme Deliver?
The Government’s new post-Brexit Developing Country Scheme has launched. But will it deliver on its promises? The Developing Countries...
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- Aug 8, 2023
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Demand for Air Cargo Continues to Fall
The latest figures from Air France KLM Martinair Cargo do not paint a pretty picture. Cargo revenues declined almost 34%, compared with...
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- Aug 8, 2023
- 1 min
Bleak Outlook for Container Lines
The remainder of 2023 isn’t looking so rosy for ocean carriers. The deteriorating trading outlook for the second half of the year is...
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- Jun 12, 2023
- 1 min
De-Leveraging of Trade From China
The face of global trade is changing. We’re seeing lower container shipments from China to the rest of the world as political tensions...
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- Jun 12, 2023
- 1 min
Container Industry Revenues Falling
Freight rates are plummeting from their formerly sky-high position as the industry starts to stabilise as a result of the global...
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