More than 1.6 million seafarers are reportedly employed on merchant ships. The merchant fleet is anticipated to continue expanding over the coming ten years, necessitating the need for additional skilled workers in this sector. From pallets to bulk wine, they are preserving the global supply chain everywhere. Around the world, seafarers are responsible for sustaining …
Read the latest Q&A feature with David Richardson (DR), Regulations & Commercial Affairs Director WSTA Current Situation Update Road Freight From Global Trailer Magazine: The effects of inflation on the supply side of the European road freight market have led to substantial increases in rates in Q1 2022. The war in Ukraine and the restriction …
South African ports have certainly had several challenges over the past few years with Cape Town still experiencing delays of up to 14 days. Berth line-up has been impacted by continuous wind stoppages and to a degree, labour shortages and equipment issues. Working closely with our agent partner, KUKLA UK, has ensured that we offer …
The UK has left the EU and the transition period has now ended. This means that the UK has now left the EU Single Market and Customs Union and EU law no longer applies in the UK. SPS Certification and Physical Checks will be introduced by commodity group in three phases for all remaining regulated …
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There are some significant changes to French VAT law on the 1st January 2022. The management and collection of import VAT in France will be transferred from French Customs (DGDDI) to the French Tax Authority (DGFiP). From this date, the declaration and payment of import VAT will be made directly in the French VAT return …
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The European Road Freight Rate Benchmark for Q3 shows that prices have hit historic highs across Europe, driven by a mix of robust economic growth, global supply chain bottlenecks, rising costs and scarce capacity. Ti and Upply are joined by IRU for the Q3 Benchmark for the first time. The upwards rate development seen in …
We’re delighted this month that David Richardson (DR), Regulatory & Commercial Affairs Director at the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has kindly given his time to share some insight with us (Chris Porter – CP) following the success of the campaign to revert the introduction of VI1 certificates for wine imports. CP “David, thank …
From 1 January 2022, French border forces will begin enforcing EU Directive 96/53/EC, limiting the rolling weight of articulated vehicles (tractor units) with more than four axles to 40 tonnes – seven years after the EC introduced the rule.
BIFA (British International Freight Association) has been monitoring conditions in the container market for some time, liaising with international organisations in order to compare global market conditions. Download here: Container Market Overview Report The subject was discussed at length at the lastest BIFA Maritime, Road and Rail (Surface) Policy Group meeting held on 14 July, and following …
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The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has won a significant post-Brexit victory, for its members and consumers, after government has agreed to scrap wine-specific paperwork on imports from across the globe. Following the referendum, the WSTA started a campaign calling for Government to do away with the time consuming and costly VI-1 forms on imported wine. The historic removal of this unnecessary red tape will mean the UK’s 33 …
