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Indian port congestion looms

Indian port congestion looms

In an emerging situation that has potential ramification for UK exporters, India’s already congested ports face further turmoil after Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested that the country’s...

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Government support for exporters welcomed

Government support for exporters welcomed

To help drive the UK’s recovery, from the any economic downturn, the Department for International Trade (DIT) emailed 160,000 exporters across the country this week to outline the support measures...

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WTO forecast economic rebound next year

WTO forecast economic rebound next year

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is predicting a severe decline in international commerce this year, with a rebound of 21-24% in 2021. The Geneva-based WTO forecast yesterday a plunge in global...

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Containership wipes out Korean port

Containership wipes out Korean port

On Monday, K Line’s 15,000 TEU ship the Milano Bridge collided with a berth at the South Korean port of Busan, demolishing one gantry crane and damaging four others. At the time of the incident, the...

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Emirates increase service

Emirates increase service

Commencing today, 7th April, Emirates are increasing cargo frequency/capacity between Dubai and London Heathrow, with new passenger flights joining their two weekly freighters. The additional...

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Containerised tribute to NHS

Containerised tribute to NHS

To coincide with last Thursday’s show of support for the NHS, the London Container Terminal at The Port of Tilbury, undertook a container shuffle of 137 containers to create a special message to NHS...

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Shipping line void the Suez Canal

Shipping line void the Suez Canal

Shipping lines seeking to reduce costs have often contemplated the historic trade route around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, because it’s a move that would save them millions by avoiding the toll...

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Chinese introduce medical export control

Chinese introduce medical export control

Reacting to concerns raised by western countries about the quality of some medical products, Chinese authorities said last week that destination quality certification is no longer acceptable and...

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ALL supply chain workers are essential

ALL supply chain workers are essential

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that workers in ALL supply chains are “essential” and should continue to work to the greatest extent possible through the current Coronvirus...

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Rates are not guaranteed to do anything

Rates are not guaranteed to do anything

Economic shutdown in the UK and US, together with passenger air traffic suspensions by the US, has meant demand for imports has dropped, as retailers and other importers closed. With cancelled...

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Suspension of Transit

Suspension of Transit

The speed at which the shipping lines are announcing new blanked sailings is challenging, but what has grabbed our attention, is the new program just unveiled by MSC, which they are calling...

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