News

The Windsor framework is taking effect

The UK Trader Scheme (UKTS) has been replaced by the new UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) with effect from 30th September 2023, which will enable GB businesses to join and declare goods “not at risk” if they are brought into

Carriers blank sailings while adding new vessels

Carriers have already been announcing additional blanked sailings in the weeks after the Golden Week holiday, suggesting that demand is expected to decrease in the weeks that would typically be in the peak season.  The percentage of industry-wide blanked capacity

Last-Mile Delivery

Last-Mile Delivery: Pathways to Modern Market Success

The last mile is where the symphony of logistics reaches its crescendo. At Noatum Logistics, we acknowledge that it’s not just a delivery; it’s the apex of the customer experience. Our profound understanding of the essence of last-mile delivery has

Sustainability in Logistics

The Green Revolution in Logistics

Sustainability has transcended from being an option to becoming a requirement, demanded by society. Companies, in addition to seeking profitable and efficient solutions, are integrating sustainability as transversal elements in all operations. . This change in trend is driven by the

Carriers struggle with low demand and high fuel costs

Sea freight spot rates ex-Asia to both North Europe and the Mediterranean have fallen again, prompting carriers into last-minute cancelled sailings, while they are being hit by a huge spike in fuel costs.  Container shipping lines across the three alliances

demurrage detention

Freight market report; September 2023

Carriers have already been announcing additional blanked sailings in the weeks after the Golden Week holiday, suggesting that demand is expected to decrease in the weeks that would typically be in the Asia to Europe peak season.  The latest Drewry

HMRC extend exporters deadline for CDS move

The government has extended the deadline for transitioning to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for exports to 30 March 2024, to ensure that businesses have ample time to transition to the CDS platform smoothly. The move to CDS will occur in

Brexit

EU food checks delayed for 5th time

UK border checks on food, animal and plant products imported from the EU have been delayed for a fifth time, the government has confirmed, in a move welcomed by many trade bodies, but described by the NFU as “hugely frustrating”. Three

Shipper opportunities before market bounce

Container Trade Statistics (CTS) demand data has been released for June and even though demand measured in TEU Miles is essentially hovering around zero the collapse in demand appears to have halted, and while it may be at a low