2020

Freight forwarders facing the perfect storm of issues at the port of Felixstowe

Freight forwarders that are now unable to restitute empty containers to the port of Felixstowe until September 23rd say it is yet another example of appalling service from a port that describes itself as ‘The Port of Britain’.

Border and Protocol Delivery Group - Invitation to BIFA Members to take part in user research

Invitation to private beta research: “Check an HGV is ready to cross the border" web portal.

Menzies ‘working hard’ to resolve LHR cargo delays

Airport handler hopes reorganisation of its Heathrow freight activities will be completed by next Tuesday, to ‘alleviate congestion within the terminal and allow us to clear any remaining import cargo and improve access to the facility for collections and deliveries’.

Menzies Aviation service delays for LHR cargo

In a message to their air cargo customers Menzies Aviation apologised for the service delays currently being experienced with their partner carriers at Heathrow Airport.

Freight forwarders express reservations on Brexit preparedness

Survey finds Government announcements, publications and information is insufficient and needs to be more accurate and clearer.

UK port figures show extent of trade downturn

Port volumes fell by a fifth during the second quarter of this year as the pandemic took its toll on economic activity. Passenger and unitised cargoes saw the steepest downturns.

Letter to VAT registered traders

HMRC letters to VAT-registered businesses in Great Britain trading with the EU and/or the rest of the world, highlighting actions they need to take to continue trading with the EU from 1 January 2021.

Discover the IATA manuals

The source of information for shipping and handling cargo regulations.

IATA launches platform to improve visibility on air cargo infrastructure and capabilities

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA ONE Source, an online platform which helps the air cargo industry match shipping needs with the availability of infrastructure capabilities and certifications of service providers across the value chain.

Customs (Bulk Customs Declaration and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

The government published secondary legislation in Parliament to give legal effect to the Great Britain bulking regime.