Apr

FMC confirms it is investigating container shipping lines

We have seen various reports confirming that the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is investigating alleged excessive tariff fees that ocean carriers charge shippers.

Clarification on VAT statements

We understand that some importers using postponed VAT accounting are still experiencing problems with access to and accuracy of monthly VAT statements.

Message to Hauliers/Traders/Agents moving Common Transit Convention goods through ports that have adopted the Goods Vehicle Movement Service

Freight association welcomes further government 
support for apprentice recruitment

The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes the news that the government is increasing incentive payments to companies that hire a new apprentice.

Air cargo demand up 9% in February compared to pre-COVID levels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels with demand up 9% over February 2019. February demand also showed strong month-on-month growth over January 2021 levels. Volumes have now returned to 2018 levels seen prior to the US-China trade war.

General Average declared on Ever Given

Following the re-floating of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal the owners of the ship have declared a General Average

NCTS Guarantee Reference Amount - Update

HMRC is writing to inform you of an update to the National Computerised Transit System (NCTS) that may affect how traders need to make their transit declarations from the 4 May onwards.