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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The government has announced that most imports into the UK would not attract a tariff in the event of a no-deal Brexit in a 1,477 page document. Currently 80% of imports are tariff free, but under a temporary scheme 87% of imports by value would be eligible for zero-tariff access. The new tariff regime would
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Germany has opened its first section of “eHighway”, allowing hybrid cargo trucks to charge their batteries while travelling. The German government introduced the technology on 6-miles of Autobahn near Frankfurt. The “e-Highway” uses 670-volt direct-current overhead cables that enable electric trucks to draw power and recharge their batteries on the move. The ‘electrified innovative heavy
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The Mersea Island oysters received by Belgian customs officials crossed the North Sea on a high-tech boat making the first cargo-carrying sea crossing without a crew on board. The 12m (29 ft) Sea-Kit designed and built in Britain, travelled through some of the world\’s busiest shipping routes to demonstrate the abilities of uncrewed vessels. Larger
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After more than six months of preparation, CEVA Logistics Greater China has sent the first ever road freight shipment from Khorgos, China via Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus to Poland (7000 km journey) using the international customs transit system TIR. The trial run was successfully operated as a joint initiative between CEVA Logistics, the International Road
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We have prepared these notes to assist you if you are shipping personal effects for the first time and are concerned about the processes and what happens after you have booked your shipment with us. Packing your Effects Many people think that because they are shipping their cargo in a metal container their cargo may be
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The US is imposing new tariffs on $200bn worth of Chinese goods as it escalates its trade war with Beijing. These will apply to almost 6,000 items. Many everyday goods such as handbags, luggage, furniture, textiles and wool will be included. The list also covers food items such as frozen cuts of meat, many different
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The new government papers on \”no deal\” Brexit include advice on a number of maritime issues, such as seafarers certificates and safety and security notices for ship and cargo. It also contains briefing on wider transport policy preparations, such as drivers licences, haulage permits and vehicle notices. The British Ports Association (BPA) has welcomed new
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