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The Border with the European Union: Importing and Exporting Goods

On 14 July 2020 the Government issued its long-awaited Border Operating Model.

COVID compliance for Transit Shed Operators

Border Force Heathrow requests COVID premises security risk assessment for Transit Shed operators (TSOs).

Demand spike and blank sailings make US importers scramble for capacity

Just as their inbound flows are building up, US importers are facing tight capacity on the water, chiefly out of Asia.

Border Operating Model recognises the value of freight forwarders

Commenting on today's announcement by the UK government of the Border Operating Model that will take effect from the end of the Transition Period, the trade association for UK freight forwarders said it is keeping its fingers crossed that its members, the companies that manage cross-border trade between the UK and EU, will have enough time to make the necessary preparations to facilitate the revised arrangements.


Government announces £705 million investment for GB-EU border

The UK government has announced a £705 million funding package in 20/21 for border infrastructure, jobs and technology in an effort to ensure GB border systems are fully operational when the UK takes back control of its border after the end of the transition period.

TAPA and BSI collaboration to support growth of security standards certifications and drive digital innovation in the supply chain

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the supply chain services and solutions division at BSI to support the digital transformation of its supply chain Security Standards audit processes and to increase its members’ access to new levels of risk management intelligence and incident data.

Up to £25m to help firms prepare for 'Irish Sea border'

The UK government is preparing to spend up to £25m to help companies deal with the new post-Brexit complications when trading between GB and NI.

Manston Airport granted development consent

Thursday 9 July 2020, the application for Manston Airport, near Ramsgate in Kent, has been given development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Containers Lost At Sea – 2020 Update

In 2019, the international liner shipping industry transported approximately 226 million containers, with cargo transported valued at more than $4 trillion.

Container shipping laden with ‘antiquated processes’

Vessel arrival just one piece of information lost in translation, according to DCSA.