by Mediateam | Feb 26, 2021 | Exports
“The latest available data shows that overall freight volumes are back to their normal levels,” a government spokesman said.
At the start of the year trade was down sharply, but it is improving. The Cabinet Office says “the outbound flow of lorries across the Short Straits in January was 67% of 2020 levels, and in the first half of February it was 85% of 2020 levels.”
Trade was clearly down in January, but things are getting better as many businesses adjust to the new red tape and costs for trading with Europe.
Covid restrictions have played a big part in the slow start to the trading year as well. There was also significant stockpiling in December, as businesses prepared for the changes with the EU.
For more encouraging statistics and facts, please see the BBC’s article here >
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by Mediateam | Feb 12, 2021 | Freight Industry News
As National Apprenticeship week (8 – 12 February) is almost finished, the British International Freight Association has repeated its call for freight forwarding and logistics companies to consider recruiting apprentices.
An executive director of BIFA, Carl Hobbis said: “We know it’s a tough call, with the pandemic and the post transition period continuing to disrupt many freight forwarders’ operations.
…Now, more than ever, we need to promote the industry and give young people employment opportunities. We have had an apprenticeship standard for international freight forwarding for three years and the sector has been in the news more than ever, so what a great time to encourage someone to consider a career in forwarding.”
Read more from UK Haulier >
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by Mediateam | Jan 24, 2021 | Global News
How do you vaccinate a population of billions?
It’s the news the world has been waiting for: the Covid-19 vaccines are here. However, with a population of billions waiting to be vaccinated, the work has only just begun. As the largest international delivery in history gets underway, our partner DHL, looks at the logistical challenges facing the global rollout, and the integral role supply chain infrastructure will play to get the world back on its feet.
Read more from DHL >
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by Mediateam | Jan 4, 2021 | International, Partner News
A new era has begun for the United Kingdom, after separation from the European Union was formally completed, at 11pm on 31st January 2020.
The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps reported that: “border traffic had been low due to the bank holiday, but there had been no disruption in Kent as hundreds of lorries crossed the Channel with a small number turned back.” Read more in the BBC news article >
Use the Government Brexit checker to get a personalised list of actions for you, your business and your family.
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by Mediateam | Nov 23, 2020 | Customer Help, International
Is your business ready for Exporting/Importing to/from the EU following Brexit changes to trade? January will be here before you know it and that means it’s time to get prepared!
Negotiations are ongoing between the UK and the EU, but from January 1st 2021 all UK trade with the EU will be conducted under either a Free Trade Agreement or with World Trade Organisation terms. So it’s time now to prepare for this as there will be changes to cross-border shipping processes.
‘Deal or no deal’ all shipments between GB and the EU will be subject to customs formalities meaning more information will be required from you.
The good news is that IFS is here to help you! With over 20 years experience in International Freight Forwarding, as ever we specialise in this field and are prepared and ready to assist you with your shipping requirements in 2021.
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