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The government has designated four further ports for movement of protected animals and plants in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit - Belfast Seaport, Dover, Eurotunnel and Holyhead. In the event of a no-deal Brexit, anyone wishing to move such specimins between the UK and the EU will need CITES documentation. Customs offices at the four ports will be designated and special CITES arrangements have been put in ...
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Truck driver members of the Unite union staged a protest at the Department of Transport on 17 September over reports that the government will relax or suspend the drivers’ hours rules in the event of a no deal Brexit.
It says that the government has not denied that it will suspend ...
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Cargo loaded in UK ports or prior EU ports and remaining on board the vessel while calling at in the UK will require an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) to be filed in advance of the vessel’s entry into the EU after Brexit, reports container operator Ocean Network Express (ONE). The ...
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Short sea operator Containerships is promising improved UK services as part of its new sailing schedule. There will be enhanced frequency and reduced transit time from the Baltic States to Great Britain and Continental Europe; five weekly sailings from Poland to Great Britain with perfect spread, ensuring most competitive transit ...
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Equipment leasing firm Union Tank Eckstein (UTA) has launched a ferry booking service, in partnership with UK-based specialist Freightlink. The new online platform offers 750 connections in more than 50 countries on over 40 ferry companies including Calais/Dover, Hoek van Holland/Harwich and between Rostock (Germany)/Gedser (Denmark).
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Immingham-based container haulier Humber Ports Logistics is to open a new Hull depot. It follows new contract agreements and increases in volume from existing customers. The company now operates a fleet of 100 vehicles in operation and over 150 container chassis.
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DSV’s Road office in Valencia has moved from Beniparrell to a new location in Picassent. The new cross-docking facility in Picassent offers a total of 4,000sq m and is close to the main motorways. The building is also energy efficient with low water consumption and low CO2 emissions compared to ...
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Antwerp Port Authority, along with local governments and the rail operator are to develop a new container terminal at the Mosnov industrial zone, near Ostrava in the Czech A new spur will be added to the Studénka-Veřovice line which is expected to help move a substantial amount of traffic from ...
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The British International Freight Association is partnering with the Multimodal Exhibition and Conference to create a Freight Forwarders Village at the show. It will be a marketplace for BIFA members and associate members to showcase the products and services they offer.
BIFA will expand its existing presence to set up the ...
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P&O Ferrymasters has opened a 17,000sq m warehouse facility in Europoort (Rotterdam) to support its trans-Continental operations. It will significantly expand storage capacity and consists of two 7,500sq m close to the Maasvlakte 2 area in Rotterdam and the Europoort ferry terminal, making it ideally positioned to accommodate the import ...
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