Menzies LHR cargo delays - Update
Wed. 23 Sep 2020
Following on from the recent post about cargo volumes and knock-on delays at LHR - here’s an update on what Menzies been doing over the past week to put it right.
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FMC fires 'collusion' warning shot across the bows of transpacific carriers
Mon. 21 Sep 2020
US ocean regulator the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has fired a warning shot across the bows of container shipping lines, saying it will head to the courts if there is evidence of collusion on the transpacific trades.
Menzies ‘working hard’ to resolve LHR cargo delays
Thu. 17 Sep 2020
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
Tue. 15 Sep 2020
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.
UK port figures show extent of trade downturn
Mon. 14 Sep 2020
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
Mon. 14 Sep 2020
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
Mon. 14 Sep 2020
The source of information for shipping and handling cargo regulations.
IATA launches platform to improve visibility on air cargo infrastructure and capabilities
Mon. 14 Sep 2020
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
Fri. 11 Sep 2020
The government published secondary legislation in Parliament to give legal effect to the Great Britain bulking regime.
CCS UK completes successful ONE Record trial
Fri. 11 Sep 2020
UK airfreight community users including BIFA member Geodis and Cathay Pacific Cargo held the first trial of the breakthrough IATA technology initiative to create a seamless and transparent end-to-end digital air logistics supply chain.
