The implementation of tax on lorries from the first 1st October is to be postponed until January 2014 as a result in the implementation of the scheme. Freight Forwarders were originally told this would be scheduled to take effect 1st July 2013. €0.12 per km has been levied at an average rate; commercial vehicles greater […]
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New Air Freighter orders set to reach $234 Billion
It has been confirmed by Airbus that the airfreight industry is set to get an influx of new freighter planes over the next 20 years, as demand is ever increasing for airfreight service. $234 billion that is being earmarked for the 20 year investment is based around 870 new freight planes. The projection will see […]
Felixstowe’s A14 road to become most high-tech in the world
Felixstowe port’s busiest road linking it to all the main delivery area within the UK, the A14, has had plans excepted to become the most high tech road in the world. This has been welcomed by freight forwarders and shipping companies a like as this could stop any unnecessary delays on the rods making delivery […]
The battle of UK ports
The battle for business from shipping companies and freight forwarders has intensified recently with UK ports, since the confirmation that DP world’s new deep sea terminal in Stanford-le-Hope is die to open in 2013 fourth quarter. DP world have pitched the new terminal to shipping companies and freight forwarders that due to it’s central locations, […]
Importing from the USA under the current shutdown
President Barack Obama cuts short his Asia trip as his country continues to shutdown however this should not affect businesses importing from the USA. President Obama faces huge budget issues and is heading to face an enormous debate in Congress on debts and US public debt along with unemployment and Obamacare. Discussions about the Obama […]
