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GCHQ map supply chain risk

The GCHQ subsidiary, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is advising organisations to map their supply chain dependencies, so that risks in the supply chain can be better understood and managed.

RD 993/2022

New WEEE & RoHS Directives in Spain

Dear customers,   As of 16 January 2023, two new import inspections will apply with the publication of RD 993/2022: ROHS (Destruction of Hazardous Substances) WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) The goods affected are Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE), Batteries, Accumulators and Batteries (PPAA)

The IMO 2023 challenge to container shipping

IMO2020 enforced changes in the low-sulphur fuel types that container ships used, or the use of high-sulphur scrubbers, to cut the carbon intensity of all ships by 40% by 2030. In two months, IMO 2023 will require containers ships to

ningbo port lockdown

Ningbo (Beilun) under lockdown

The district of Beilun, including Ningbo, is now under lockdown. The order was issued on 14th October due to the rise in Covid-19 cases. Authorities swung into action after a Covid-19 infection was confirmed on 13 October, prompting contingency execution

Felixstowe strike to start on Sunday 21st August

Unite Union negotiators have walked away from ‘last-ditch’ talks with Felixstowe Port, after rejecting a 7% wage increase and £500 lump sum as an effective pay cut, confirming its intention to call its 1,900 members out from Sunday until 28