The Belfast branch of Europa Road, a dedicated division of leading logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating a successful six months since opening its doors for business. The team of four has been consistently breaking its own records since last year, with trunk volumes having almost tripled since… Read more »
BIFA Young Forwarder Network goes on tour
Following the successful launch of its Young Forwarder Network (YFN), the British International Freight Association (BIFA), says it will now commence a programme of regional meetings across the UK. The first will take place in Alderley Edge on April 11th, marking the launch of the BIFA YFN regional group in… Read more »
BIFA welcomes HMRC decision to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures
Commenting on the recent announcement by HMRC on Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) for Customs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association, says: “Having criticised HMRC when it originally published its Transitional Simplified Procedures in February, we now welcome the news… Read more »
Transitional Simplified Procedures should be for all involved in visible international trade movements, including freight forwarders
Commenting on the recent announcement by HMRC on Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) for Customs in the case of no deal on March 29th, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association, says: “As the trade association for freight forwarders, which are responsible for managing the supply chains that… Read more »
Priority Freight is meeting the challenges of global distribution in a post-Brexit world
Priority Freight, a leading time-critical logistics specialist has further enhanced its reputation as a provider of expedited logistics solutions, receiving full AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) accreditation for its UK-based Midlands operations. Priority Freight goes the extra mile to ensure it has everything in place to speed up delivery, including obtaining… Read more »
Europa Air & Sea Team soars into 2019
Europa Air & Sea, a dedicated division of logistics provider, Europa Worldwide Group, is continuing its ambitious growth plans by investing in a new role. Matthew Greenway has recently joined the team, bringing with him a wealth of experience, having spent over 13 years working within the logistics and… Read more »
Common Transit Convention a positive step forward
The Port of Dover has warmly welcomed the news that the United Kingdom is to join the Common Transit Convention (CTC) in its own right. CTC will enable logistics operators to make a single declaration when despatching their goods which will then cover their entire journey, rather than having to… Read more »
Work starts at CMA CGM’s multi-temperature logistics facility at DP World London Gateway
Construction work for CMA CGM’s new multi-temperature warehouse at DP World London Gateway has started. Eric Legros, CMA CGM Vice President Specialised Products and Value-Added Services and Jean Vanmalle, Business Development Manager Inland – Supply Chain & Logistics joined DP World executives for a ground-breaking ceremony at DP World London… Read more »
New Watchdog data reveals the UK transport and logistics sector remains on the right track
Figures released today in the latest quarterly Creditsafe Watchdog Report show promising signs of growth for the UK’s Transport and Logistics sector, as the total value of sales, number of employees and number of active companies all increased year-on-year. The sector’s total sales figures grew by 6.3% to £210bn… Read more »
UK freight forwarders association expresses surprise at the recent news on the UK Government’s plans for Customs
The trade association for UK freight forwarders has expressed its surprise at the recent report in the Times newspaper that the UK Government is planning to invest £8 million in customs training and automation to support the extra demand for customs brokerage services in the event that the UK leaves… Read more »
