Do you import or export goods? If so, are you ready for CDS? Here’s the new registration process, which will take around 5 mins to complete…
New UK Customs platform known as the ‘Customs Declaration System’ (CDS)
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Generation Logistics, a government-backed campaign, aims to promote career opportunities to Generation X
DfT are backing a new recruitment campaign, which aims identify and develop a new generation of talent to fill vacancies industry-wide…
HGV operators can now use aerodynamic features to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, could result in fuel savings of 7% to 15%…
Will COVID-19 Catalize a New Global Freight Strategy
COVID-19 has generated unprecedented disruption in the global logistics and freight industries, severely impacting operations and delivery activities. However…
UK cities to test legal e-scooters, medical drones and more
While the country has traditionally lagged behind other European countries when it comes to e-scooters, the UK’s Department for Transport has announced that it is exploring new transportation modes4. E-scooters, e-cargo bikes, and medical drones are the focus of the consultation – as well as bringing the on-demand model to buses and other UK public transport.
UK goods exports increase
New figures released by HMRC this week reveal that 2019 saw a rise in goods exports in all four of the UK’s nations. Exports from England grew by 2%, from Northern Ireland by 2.2%, from Wales by 3% and from Scotland by 4.4%.
UK and Lebanon trade agreement signed
A UK-Lebanon Association Agreement has been signed by both nations, ensuring British businesses and consumers will continue to benefit from preferential trading terms after leaving the European Union. Trade between the UK and Lebanon was worth £603 million in 2018.
UK joint statement with Korea
The UK and Korea have signed a joint statement for trade continuity that will allow businesses to keep trading freely even after the UK has left the European Union. This will help to strengthen the trading relationship between the UK and Korea further, which in 2018...
Even global slowdown has not stopped UK export growth
Stats from the Office of National Statistics paint an encouraging picture at the moment. Despite the slow down of the global economy, UK exports of goods and services between May 2018 and May 2019 increased by 4% to am incredible new high of £647.1 billion. Dr Liam...
Strawberry exports up!
In 2018 Britain saw it's largest ever export of strawberry shipments. This was a 56% leap in export value says HMRC. A record £3.9 million British strawberries were shipped in 2018. The Netherlands did pretty well too as the largest market, growing by a whopping 361%...
