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Proud to announce we are in the Solent 250



October 31, 2022 /

We are very proud to announce that we are again featured in the Solent 250 - and this year we are in the top 40!Earning a place on this list is a huge achievement & we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our incredible members of staff & our loyal customers for…


Chinese Golden Week 2022



September 29, 2022 /

This week sees Golden Week celebrations across the country - and as such services are disrupted. The holiday is based on the Solar Calendar and will last for seven days from 01/10/2022 to 07/10/2022 returning to work Saturday 08/10/2022. This will impact all movements in and out of China leading to fluctuations in supply chains.…


Port workers in China jailed for Covid breaches



January 25, 2022 /

It is no secret that the Covid-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on the world, with many countries facing restrictions due to the virus. In China, the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has meant that restrictions have been threatening supply chains. Breaking these restrictions has meant that sentences of up to almost 5 years have…


Dock worker strike in Ivory Coast has been suspended



December 23, 2021 /

Negotiations in the Ivory Coast have meant that the strike that was taking place by dock workers in the country’s two major ports of Abidjan and San Pedro have been suspended after the government have agreed to negotiate a settlement to the dispute. From the 17th to 20th December, both of the ports were blocked,…


Container Devanning: What is it?



December 15, 2021 /

Simply put, devanning is the process of removing cargo from a sealed container. There are a few other terms for devanning, including unstuffing, unloading of the container or stripping. Devanning is also a term that typically comes from the international shipping trade. It’s important that this process is done correctly, otherwise it can damage your…


Post-Brexit Red Tape for EU Trade



January 28, 2021 /

Despite the lack of lorries at borders since the UK left the EU Single Market and Customs Union, various sources have highlighted significant disruption to goods being transported citing post-Brexit red tape as the cause. This is having a significant impact on the trading of goods with plant or animal origins. The Scottish fishing industry…


Hauliers Warned of Tougher French Customs Controls



January 5, 2021 /

Since the UK’s departure from the Single Market and Custom’s Union, the predicted delays on Kent motorways have thankfully been avoided. Unfortunately, this is set to change with haulage companies being advised to brace for tighter controls at French border control which could potentially see the first significant post-Brexit border disruption. The warnings were shared…