The Northern Ireland Protocol has been a source of tension since it came into force at the start of 2021. After Brexit, special trading arrangements were needed for Northern Ireland, due to the fact that it has a land border with an EU country – the Republic of Ireland. In order to protect the Good
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The global air freight sector is experiencing significant growth and transformation, with the market expected to rise from $56.48bn in 2020 to $64.98bn in 2021 — an increase of 15% — as businesses seek alternative transport solutions to avoid ongoing supply chain disruption. Looking further ahead, industry forecasts suggest that by 2025 the air freight
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If you’re a trader, you should familiarise yourself with a number of customs changes that are coming into effect on 1 January 2022. Customs declarations You will no longer be able to delay making import customs declarations under the Staged Customs Controls rules that have applied during 2021. Most customers will have to make declarations
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Due to serious shortage of containers in China in the recent months and Chinese New Year approaching, all feeder and barge companies in South China (PDR areas) plan to stop their service from 20th January till 21st February, 2021. PRD stands for Pearl River Delta and includes the port of Guangzhou, Foshan, Shunde, Shantou, Huizhou,
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As a result of pre-Brexit piling and coronavirus pandemic, the congestion and delays at the port of Felixstowe continue to affect operations of logistic chains in the run-up to Christmas. The cargo volumes are greater than usual because the flow of goods into the UK was seriously disrupted during the spring lockdown. As a result
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Over the recent years Amazon has become a frequent recipient of goods for further distribution in the UK. Many of our customers have been asking us to deliver their cargo to Amazon\’s FBAs across the UK and Europe. We appreciate it can be a complicated process for many importers. In this handy guide we would
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Britain left the European Union in January but is currently in a Brexit transition period under which all EU rules apply until the end of 2020. The government plans announced in February, which meant a full border control both ways across the Channel from 1st January 2021, have just been dropped. It comes amid warnings
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NHS suppliers no longer have to pay customs duty and import VAT on specific medical goods coming from outside the EU, including ventilators, Coronavirus testing kits and protective clothing. The Chancellor has waived import taxes on medical equipment crucial to the fight against Coronavirus. The removal of the tariffs, which can be up to 12
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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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