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Best practices for international shipping and customs compliance

In today’s global economy, international shipping is an essential part of business operations. However, navigating customs compliance regulations can be a complex and time-consuming process. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant financial and legal consequences for

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Export declaration and Certification of Origin changes

The current UK Certificates of Origin will be changing from 1st April and the current version could be refused at any customs point, while HMRC are prompting exporting traders to register for their new declaration service, before the current system, CHIEF,

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March freight market report

With cargo volumes in a downward cycle, air and sea freight rates have weakened on major trade- lanes and routes, while some road freight routes remain largely unaffected and at a high level. 

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The impact of sustainability on logistics and SCM

As consumers increasingly demand environmentally conscious products, companies are finding that they must adjust their logistics and supply chain management strategies to meet these demands. Sustainability has become a critical factor in the decision-making process of many organizations, and this

Windsor Framework to simplify GB/NI shipping

Trade bodies and shippers have welcomed new arrangement for goods moving between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) under the terms of the ‘Windsor Framework’ announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,

Shipping lines can’t resist transatlantic revenues

While transatlantic sea freight rates have fallen far from their historic highs of last April, the comparatively high revenue opportunities continues to attract more ships to the trade, which are being shifted in from less profitable markets like the Asian

[Update] Canary Islands hauliers strike called off

The National Federation of Spanish Transport Associations (Fenadismer) has announced an indefinite strike by Canary Island hauliers from next Monday, 27 February. The measure is being carried out in protest against “the lack of response” from the regional government of