Following their seven-day lockdown, Shenzhen has reopened for business, but it could take weeks for cargo flows to recover, with vessels queuing and Yantian port throughput down 40%, amid concerns...
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Bracing for continued fuel surcharge increases – if it moves it needs an engine
Fuel prices were already on the way up before Russia decided to invade its neighbour and the additional volatility and uncertainty created by the conflict in Ukraine are significant enough to drive...
NEWSFLASH: China lockdowns and supply chain latest
Earlier today authorities in Langfang, which borders Beijing and Dongguan in the southern province of Guangdong imposed immediate seven-day lockdowns, joining Shenzhen, which started a seven day...
Record-breaking numbers of new ships may be placebo
Container shipping lines have used massive profits accrued since 2020, to refresh their fleets with modern, high-spec vessels, but their investment may only slightly alleviate port congestion and...
Third of businesses not prepared for EU customs changes
With the multiple transitions, extensions and grace periods granted by the government, to minimise the impact on supply chains, of cutting trade ties between the UK and EU, 30% of businesses were...
Air freight impact of Ukraine crisis
Capacity from Asia has shrunk by 22% in a week, as cargo planes that provided much needed capacity and capable of transporting heavy goods, are either sanctioned, grounded or destroyed, while...
Leading by example
Effective planning for the receipt of inbound ocean cargo, requires accurate arrival dates, but with schedule reliability at all time lows, the effective management of imports has never been more...
Sea freight facing even more challenges
Low-sulphur fuel container ship bunker prices have increased by a third since Russia’s move on Ukraine, with bunker surcharges rising around 15% and expected to spike further with crude oil hitting...
Supply chain: Ukraine crisis
UPDATED 2nd March: Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions and embargoes by the UK and other governments, will add further strain to international supply chains, that are still...
Brexit is causing ‘no trade issues’, despite evidence to the contrary
Jacob Rees-Mogg, the newly appointed Brexit secretary, says current supply chain disruptions are caused by the pandemic and not Brexit, despite disagreement from trade bodies, importers and...
Good news; HGV driver numbers increasing
A recent surge in HGV tests by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has massively increased the number of HGV drivers in the marketplace, with possible signs that the driver shortage...
Unwrapping the Plastic Packaging Tax
From the 1st April 2022, importers, will be expected to pay tax on any plastic packaging over 10 tonnes, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic, with penalties for those that fail to...