Chris Lewis
Traders and freight forwarders can expect several changes to customs rules this year, says BIFA policy and compliance advisor Igor Popovics.
He told an episode of BIFA TV on 14 January that forthcoming developments could include the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This will mainly affect companies selling in the EU, but it could also be seen as a ‘dry run’ for introduction of the UK’s own CBAM, due to ...
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Inchcape Shipping Services has opened an office in Mollendo, Peru, close to the Mollendo Terminal and Matarani Port. It will provide services including port agency, customs clearance, crew logistics and husbandry services for bulk, general cargo and container ships.
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Clearance services provider Customs Support Group (CSG) has signed a partnership with Irish sustainable wood panel manufacturer, Medite SmartPly.
CSG will process more than 10,000 declarations per year for the company, a subsidiary of Coillte, Ireland’s state-owned forestry company. It produces sustainable MDF and OSB panels from its manufacturing hubs in ...
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Past Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Woman of the Year, Nusrat Ghani MP has become the organisation’s first patron.
The creation of the role marks a new strategic phase for WISTA UK as it prepares to expand its policy engagement, mentoring activity and industry partnerships, all as the UK ...
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FedEx has expanded its parcel pickup and drop-off network in Poland with an alliance with the Żabka store chain. Customers now have access to over 12,000 new locations to send and receive shipments, bringing the number of FedEx service points in Poland to over 16,000.
Polish consumers are particularly active internet ...
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Rail semi-trailer carrier CargoBeamer has launched a rnew route between Liège in Belgium and Domodossola, Italy. Initially operating three roundtrips per week, the service is scheduled to increase to six per week in the second quarter of 2026 and will be extended further into northern Italy at the same time. ...
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Associated British Ports (ABP) has become the first port operator to purchase The Scarlett Box, a pioneering menstrual health solution designed specifically for maritime environments.
Southampton will be the first port in ABP’s portfolio to roll out the emergency menstrual care kits.
Earlier this year, ABP rolled out a group-wide initiative to ...
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County Armagh–based customs and compliance provider Allied Fleet Services has announced a £500,000 investment that will create 15 new jobs.
The company, founded in 2017 and with operations across the UK, Ireland, Europe and India, will also rebrand as Allied Group to reflect its evolution into a multi-service customs, compliance and ...
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Oman Air Cargo is to launch a new passenger and cargo route from Muscat to Kigali, Rwanda, route, operated by B-737 aircraft from June 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. It is expected to support the movement of fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, general cargo and express shipments originating in East Africa. and ...
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The British International Freight Association has partnered with software firm FleetCheck to help members increase the safety of their car and small van fleets.
BIFA policy and compliance director, Pawel Jarza, said that while members were very strong on compliance trucks over 3.5 tonnes that require an Operator’s Licence, they were ...
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