Drewry, one of the leading maritime market intelligence services, has written a very interesting and balanced article on the state of the maritime market. Some of the issues highlighted in the
Drewry Overview of the Maritime Market
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IATA updates Lithium Battery guidance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued new guidance on the transportation of Lithium Metal, Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries. Article Credit: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/lithium-batteries/ The document is based on
NCTS 5 Implementation – Final Reminder
The NCTS 5 Final State Rules will be implemented on the 21st of January 2025. To assist traders, HMRC has issued the following reminder message: On 21 January 2025, all
UPDATED! Application of BIFA STCs and CMR Convention – Foot and Mouth outbreak in Germany
On the 16th January, BIFA issued guidance on the application of the CMR Convention and BIFA STCs to the disruption caused by the Foot and Mouth outbreak in Germany. That
Holyhead Port – Now Operational for Imports & Exports
Holyhead Port is now reopened and is operational for imports and exports. As a result, all temporary routes that were previously announced should no longer be used.
James Cracknell OBE reveals winners of BIFA 2024 Freight Service awards
Press Release | Host, James Cracknell OBE welcomed a record-breaking audience of over 550 attendees to the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) 2024 Freight Service Awards. The prestigious event, celebrating
Application of BIFA STCs and CMR Convention relative to roadfreight delays stemming from outbreak of Foot and Mouth in Germany
BIFA is aware that there have been delays and diversions affecting, in particular, the movement of certain animal related products from Germany. On the 15th January, the Association became aware
CDS 999L Waiver Removal – Two Weeks To Go
We are reminding all members that the use of code ‘999L’ when submitting export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) will not be allowed after 31 January 2025. HMRC
NCTS 5 Fallback Procedure – HMRC Update
Following the initial NCTS 5 implementation announcement, HMRC has released further Phase 5 information related to Transit Fallback Procedures. Please see the attached document for more information.
DEFRA Announcement – Foot and mouth disease in Germany
Following confirmation on 10th January 2025 by the German Chief Veterinary Officer of detection of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), DEFRA has issued an update to UK traders. Please see
Call for Evidence – Animal and Plant Health
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee invites members to participate in its inquiry into animal and plant health. This includes examining biosecurity measures, pest and disease management, veterinary workforce
USA East Coast dock strike due to start on 15th January averted
The long running threat of a second dock strike on the east coast and Gulf ports of America appears to have been averted. On the 8th January, the International Longshoremen’s
