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European roadmap to recovery

European roadmap to recovery

The European Commission has announced a Joint European Roadmap, a plan aimed at leading the region back from the containment measures imposed on its member countries. In an official announcement on...

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HMRC offer Covid 19 relief

HMRC offer Covid-19 relief

In good news for stretched importers, HMRC is offering payment relief for duty and VAT payments, but the deadline for deferment account holders is tomorrow! Duty deferment account holderswho are...

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Hidden threat to exporters

Hidden threat to exporters

As port congestion expands in India, and fears grow at ports around the world, exporters could face unexpected costs for undelivered cargo In the UK, ports and port workers are essential, as are...

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Air at capacity for rest of month

Air at capacity for rest of month

Despite an increase in air cargo charters and passenger aircraft operating as freighters, that has added significant air cargo capacity, the demand to air freight critical goods outstrips demand and...

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Indian port congestion looms

Indian port congestion looms

In an emerging situation that has potential ramification for UK exporters, India’s already congested ports face further turmoil after Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested that the country’s...

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Containership wipes out Korean port

Containership wipes out Korean port

On Monday, K Line’s 15,000 TEU ship the Milano Bridge collided with a berth at the South Korean port of Busan, demolishing one gantry crane and damaging four others. At the time of the incident, the...

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Emirates increase service

Emirates increase service

Commencing today, 7th April, Emirates are increasing cargo frequency/capacity between Dubai and London Heathrow, with new passenger flights joining their two weekly freighters. The additional...

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Containerised tribute to NHS

Containerised tribute to NHS

To coincide with last Thursday’s show of support for the NHS, the London Container Terminal at The Port of Tilbury, undertook a container shuffle of 137 containers to create a special message to NHS...

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Shipping line void the Suez Canal

Shipping line void the Suez Canal

Shipping lines seeking to reduce costs have often contemplated the historic trade route around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, because it’s a move that would save them millions by avoiding the toll...

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