Hauliers should not become complacent about Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Phase 3, despite many EU members delaying the introduction of the cargo information system, according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. He warns that the latest postponements have resulted in a fragmented implementation for… Read more »
Rhenus urges businesses to act now on French VAT changes
Global logistics provider Rhenus is advising UK businesses exporting Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) goods into the EU to prepare for new French VAT rules that will change how the popular Regime 42 import solution can be applied to imports into the EU from 1st January 2026. Regime 42 legislation defers… Read more »
BIFA responds to UK-EU Summit announcement
Commenting on today’s announcement following the UK-EU Summit, Steve Parker, director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said: “BIFA members, and the importers and exporters that they serve, will be breathing a sigh of relief following practical commitments to improve regulatory cooperation. “On behalf of its members, BIFA… Read more »
US/UK Trade Deal Good For Business But More Detail Needed, Says Logistics UK
Following the announcement of the US/UK trade deal, Logistics UK Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon said the logistics sector welcomes the agreement in principle but awaits the detail with interest: “The logistics sector will be intrinsic to delivering the boost to trade that has been promised from the US/ UK… Read more »
Growth and transformation: That’s the future of international freight forwarding and logistics in 2025, says BIFA
As global trade rebounds and technology continues to reshape industries, the international freight forwarding and logistics sector is poised for a dynamic year in 2025, says the director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA). “With new trade agreements, advancements in automation, and a heightened focus on sustainability, BIFA… Read more »
cargo-partner showcases project cargo expertise with diverse global transports
cargo-partner, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., continues to set the standard for complex logistics solutions with a range of notable project cargo shipments in the past year. Leveraging the company’s global network, cargo-partner’s specialized teams have efficiently coordinated the transport of oversized, high-value, and sensitive cargo across… Read more »
Cargo-partner expands footprint in UK with new office in London
The international transport and logistics provider has recently opened its fourth UK office near London Heathrow Airport. The cargo-partner teams are based across Manchester, Basildon, Bradford and now London, offering comprehensive air, sea and road transport solutions. After embarking on a joint venture with Aztek International Freight Ltd in… Read more »
Palletways Member’s £900K fleet investment to reduce environmental impact and recruit drivers
Palletways member, Hastings Freight Limited (HFL) has invested £900,000 in new vehicles to expand its fleet, to drive efficiency and reduce emissions, and to continue to recruit and retain the best drivers in the industry. The investment in new greener ways of working to further reduce its carbon footprint… Read more »
Hitachi technology to deliver the UK’s most advanced Electric Heavy Goods Vehicle charging network
Hitachi ZeroCarbon, a division of Hitachi Europe Ltd., has been chosen as the principal partner in GRIDSERVE’s ‘Electric Freightway’ project which will see around 140 eHGVs integrated into a charging network across 15 motorway charging sites and more than 10 commercial depot charging locations. Hitachi ZeroCarbon’s project role will provide… Read more »
Abnormal Loads success – Merseyside Police agree to increased number of registrations
Merseyside Police has agreed to accept up to five vehicle registrations per STGO and abnormal loads movement notification. The force had only previously accepted notification of one vehicle registration. This meant that operators needing to change a vehicle had to submit new notifications resulting in delays and increased costs. The… Read more »
