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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

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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

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EU emission scheme will drive up shipping costs

The European Union is expanding its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the shipping industry could be liable for €3.1bn in 2024, €5.7bn in 2025 and €8.4bn in 2026, with container shipping potentially accounting for 30% of overall emissions. As part of

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Freight market report; August 2023

While much has been made of the impact of the peak season from Asia on sea freight rates, arguably the line’s capacity management is a bigger driver, with rising rates to the US and attempts to recover revenue from Asia

Shipping lines work to support ex Asia rates

Average spot rates from Asia to the US West Coast have increased 70% over the last two months, with the lines successfully implementing a series of rate increases, while rates from Asia to Northern Europe spiked last week by 25%,

ILWU Canada members end strikes

With International Longshore and Warehouse Union members voting 75% in favour of the four-year agreement reached in Western Canada and the port of Halifax, Montreal is the last major container port to agree a new labor contract, as the federally

UK food border checks could be delayed for 5th time

The Financial Times reported last week that post-Brexit UK border food checks, that were due to commence at the end of February, have been delayed again due to cost and inflation fears. Delayed since 2021, when the EU imposed their own

Mixed signals on primary sea freight rates

Rising imports have been driving trans-Pacific spot rates up as the peak season nears, though the lines GRI success looks less likely on North European routes, unless blanked sailings impact is felt quickly. After four months of rising imports from Asia