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Avoiding post Coronavirus disruption

Avoiding post-Coronavirus disruption

Airlines have cut swathes of capacity on their China services in response to a collapse in passenger demand due to the coronavirus, which has slashed the amount of air freight volume available....

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Coronavirus update 12th Feb

Coronavirus update 12th Feb

This update incorporates news, local insights from partners and carrier notices and includes the latest factory, transport and economic developments. All China ports are operational, but subject to...

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New dedicated Turkey service

New dedicated Turkey service

Turkey is a major market for UK exporters and sourcing region for manufacturers and brands, increasingly so as near-shoring becomes more prevalent. Trade between the UK and Turkey is already worth...

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WEATHER WARNING Storm Ciara

WEATHER WARNING: Storm Ciara

We have received a Port Notification regarding Storm Ciara, which is expected to bring severe winds and heavy rain across the UK from midday Saturday 08.02.20 until Tuesday 11.02.20. Widespread...

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Covid19 impact on logistics and global trade

Coronavirus – What you need to know

This updates incorporates the latest insights from supply chain and news sources, together with local insights from partners and carrier notices. Further to our recent communication, please find...

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Hong Kong air cargo screening update

Hong Kong air cargo screening update

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) the world's busiest air cargo hub began the phased introduction of X-ray screening of air freight shipments in January, moving to 100% compliance in 18 months....

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Coronavirus impacts air and sea freight

Coronavirus impacts air and sea freight

With the continuing escalation of the Coronavirus pandemic, it is expected that ocean and air shipments out of China will be significantly affected in the coming weeks. The extended Chinese New Year...

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Trade after Brexit

Trade after Brexit

The UK formally leaves the European Union today at 11pm, to enter an eleven month transition period and while there will be no change to UK/EU trade, Metro is accelerating preparations for the new...

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Coronavirus update 29.01

Coronavirus update 29.01

This update includes a summary of developments in the last 48 hours, actions by airlines, the short-term outlook for supply chains and the likely impact of demand once contamination is under...

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Coronavirus Shipping from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Shipping from Wuhan

There is no evidence that coronavirus can be transferred on cargo shipped from Wuhan or China, which means that contamination will not spread to the UK on freight. There is no evidence that...

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