Following a survey of its members, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) reports that the majority of respondents believe that an extension to the transition period is desirable, if no trade deal is agreed by December 31st 2020 and UK trade with the EU is conducted on WTO terms. The… Read more »
HMRC publishes customs agent list
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is encouraging its members to ensure that they are included on a list of customs agents and fast parcel operators being compiled and published by HMRC in preparation for January 1, 2021, when customs declarations will be required on goods moving into and out… Read more »
Key workers and their work must remain ‘key’ after Covid-19, says FTA
At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, politicians were quick to acknowledge the key role that logistics workers play in the ongoing health of our economy. Yet as businesses start to re-open after lockdown, FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector, is concerned that this recognition of the industry’s… Read more »
Government urged to support food chain through most dangerous time for business survival
Cold Chain Federation President Tim Moran has called for Government to commit to supporting food supply chain businesses through their ‘most dangerous time’, when their food service customers reopen slowly and partially over the coming months. The Cold Chain Federation represents the businesses across the UK that store and distribute… Read more »
XPO Logistics Wins Shiseido Contract to Provide Omnichannel Logistics in the UK
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been selected by Shiseido Company, Limited to provide omnichannel logistics services throughout the United Kingdom. Shiseido, based in Japan, is a global leader in the beauty and personal care sectors, with a 148-year heritage of blending East and… Read more »
Chesterfield firm goes extra mile to help frontline staff during Covid-19 crisis
A freight company in Chesterfield is transporting vital PPE equipment from the Netherlands to the UK and Ireland to support frontline NHS staff and shop workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Twice a week for the past two months, Hastings Freight in Barlborough, working alongside their European partners, have collected pallets… Read more »
ABP and Tata Steel sign long-term Port Talbot agreement
Tata Steel and Associated British Ports (ABP) have entered into a new and improved 10-year agreement in respect of the supply of raw materials to the integrated steelworks via the deep-water harbour at Port Talbot and the handling of export finished products through the Port of Newport. The new agreement… Read more »
Speedy Freight sees 200% increase in the movement of medical consignments
National Courier Speedy Freight, has today announced a 200% increase in the movement of medical related consignments since the Covid-19 lockdown began in March this year – covering 150,000 miles across the country. The goods include national transportation of vital PPE equipment, including protective masks and gloves to key NHS… Read more »
Port of Ipswich is keeping Suffolk trading through Covid 19 crisis
Since 23rd March, the day the prime minister made his historic announcement marking the start of a UK lockdown due to Covid-19, the Port of Ipswich has welcomed more than 70 ships and handled a total of 240,500 tonnes of cargo on behalf of Suffolk businesses. During this period, the… Read more »
FTA response to NI sustainable infrastructure initiatives
In response to the government’s announcement of a series of infrastructure initiatives to encourage sustainable travel in Northern Ireland, Seamus Leheny, Policy Manager for Northern Ireland at FTA, comments: “FTA and its members welcome the announcement by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and her department to increase sustainable transport in urban… Read more »
