The Maritime Executive recently published an article summarising some of the key realignments of the container shipping alliances that are pending for 2025. The container shipping sector is preparing for
HMRC has announced upcoming downtimes for the below systems, as well as guidance for traders related to CDS 4.6.0. The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) XI & GB channels, will be
External Press Release | DSV announces its biggest transaction to date after signing an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. The acquisition will strengthen DSV’s global network, expertise and
Further to the announcement that we posted on our website last week, we have received the following update from FIATA, who represents freight forwarders at a global level. Behind the
Germany has advised that it is introducing stricter border controls. The key points are as below. There are numerous articles on this subject in the mainstream news channels. Given Germany’s
From 30 September 2024, new arrangements will come into force for moving sheepmeat, poultry and beef to Northern Ireland from certain countries outside the UK and EU. Traders will be
Lane one westbound of the A14 Orwell Bridge, in Ipswich, is closed due to discovering, during a routine inspection, that one of the bridge joints is in a potentially unsafe
Bank account details for making payments by bank transfer for imports declared using the Customs Declaration Service have been updated. Please ensure you use the new account details for all
BIFA has previously advised Members with the EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) and the DfT has advised us that the GOV.uk page on EES has gone live; with information and
On 2nd of September the Secretary of State for Business and Trade has announced a suspension of a number of export licences for military exports to Israel. Below are the
HMRC has shared an update and useful instructions related to a recently identified issue with National Transit entries for Great Britain to Great Britain (GB – GB) or Northern Ireland
Defra has published a comprehensive update listing information relating to new single CHEDD and the changes, Transit Notifications, compliance guidelines, and contact points. Border Target Operating Model update – getting
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