Jan

Felixstowe Port - Mandatory wearing of face coverings

Wearing of face coverings to become mandatory for all visitors and drivers.

BA Cargo strikes at Heathrow

New round of strikes by BA Cargo workers.

EU Exit information on COVID Testing and Compensation for the fishing industry

Drivers are being encouraged to have a test prior to entering Kent and compensation scheme announced by Defra.

Irish import procedures for SPS goods

The Republic of Ireland Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine held a webinar last week when they explained the full documentation requirements for exporting food products into The Republic.

37% of all boxes are rolled over

More than one in three containers worldwide are being rolled over, amid an unprecedented supply chain challenge hitting the liner community.

Professions exempt from travel restrictions

Government information on roles which are exempt from the current COVID restrictions to travel.

Shippers warned to prepare for bunker surcharge increase

A 35% rise in the price of low-sulphur fuel is set to be passed on to container lines’ customers.

EU Exit Access to Guidance and information

At BIFA we have been receiving a greatly increase number of requests for assistance from Members asking EU Exit related questions.

Carriers cancel fewer services over Chinese New Year period

Figures from liner database eeSea's Blank Sailings Tracker indicate that container carriers are expected to provide more deepsea capacity out of Asia over the Chinese New Year holiday, beginning February 12, than in any other year.

EU Issue -Inland Border Post Ashford Waterbrook and French NCTS

Significant issues experienced at the Ashford Waterbrook, Inland Border Post during this week, last night the facility was closed.