The current outbreak of the Coronavirus continues to cause disruption to shipments to and from mainland China. Many of the major shipping and air lines have suspended services due to port closures and lock-down of movement in and out of country. Different areas of China are affected to various degree, hence we have collected information […]
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After 31st January 2020 there will be a transition period until 31st December 2020, while the UK and EU negotiate additional arrangements. The current rules on trade and business for the UK and EU will continue to apply during transition period. If you move goods into or out of the EU, you must get an
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Golden Week commences on October 1st with China\’s National Day, commemorating the founding of the People\’s Republic of China on October 1st, 1949. It is one of the most anticipated annual events on the calendar and the longest public holiday besides Chinese New Year. It is the time of travel and family gatherings. Unfortunately, as
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A China Railway Express train loaded with Volvo Cars\’ XC 60 SUVs arrived in Ghent, Belgium, on July 4th after 18 days travelling 9,783 Km from Xi\’an. The volume is forecast at 40,000 units a year based on several weekly rail services. Delivery is based on an integrated hybrid concept developed by automotive logistics company
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New MSC Gülsün is the world’s largest container ship, in terms of TEU capacity, is set to embark on its maiden voyage Silk/AE10 on the 8th July 2019 from Xingang to reach DCT Gdansk on 23rd August 2019. The vessel is a representative of the Samsung 23000 project from the South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy
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What is an EORI number and why do you need one? You will need an EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) number that starts with GB to trade goods into and out of the UK. HM Revenue and Customs uses this number to identify you and collect duty on your goods. A UK EORI number
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A major new OECD report states global freight demand is set to surge in the coming decades but will also be subject to disruptive factors. ITF Transport Outlook 2019 outlines a range of transport demand scenarios through to 2050 and concludes global freight demand will triple between 2015 and 2050, based on current demand growth
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The UK is still currently part of the EU. Brexit is a staged process and is set down by Article 50 of the 2009 Lisbon Treaty, which has never previously been invoked by another Member State. After Article 50 was triggered and sent to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the UK
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DHL airline European Air Transport (EAT) and Ireland-based ASL Aviation Group (which acquired TNT Airways and its fleet of cargo aircraft in 2016) are reported to be operating pan-European flights for Amazon in the initial stages in building a dedicated European air network. European Air Transport (EAT) is flying during the day exclusively for Amazon
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The small coastal nation, located at the mouth of the red sea, hopes it can one day become Africa\’s heart of shipping. Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania already have much larger and busier ports. Despite this, Djibouti is aiming to become a gateway to Somalia, South Sudan and the Great Lakes region. Over 90%
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