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New tariffs pose problem for exporters

The new Modern Slavery tariffs imposed by US President trump on a number of countries, including the UK, could challenges for exporters, says David Taylor, global commercial director at Heathrow e-commerce specialist Mark 3 International. The US put the new policy designed to fight modern slavery on 24 July with rates of 10% applied to economies that have banned or pledged to ban forced-labour imports – which includes the UK and ... [+]

Tricargo to offer neutral GSA platform

FEDAGSA, the Federation of Airline General Sales Agents, launched Tricargo, a web-based service that connects sales agents with freight forwarders on 22 May. It aims to address the problem that existing marketplaces and booking platforms are owned or operated by a participant with a commercial stake in the outcome and none ... [+]

Trump, tariffs and turbulence – what could a trade war mean for exporters?

As China threatens the US position in the global pecking order, Presidents Trump and Xi are heading for a trade battle. What might that look like long term and what might it mean for UK exporters? By Matthew Ware, chief executive of UK cross-border logistics and ecommerce parcel management experts ... [+]

New chief exec for US specialist

Mark 3 International, which specialises in express parcel and freight logistics, particularly with the US, has appointed for CFL chief executive, Matthew Ware, as its own chief executive. During his eight years at CFL, Heathrow Airport’s only on-site express courier handler, Ware increased the size of the company significantly and expanded ... [+]

Ending de minimuis is bad for global business, says e-commerce expert

Ending of US de minimis exemptions for imports from China could cause far greater disruption than any tariff hikes imposed by the Trump administration, says David Taylor, director of operations at e-commerce specialist, Mark 3 International. De minimis thresholds are set by each country and imported goods below those values do ... [+]

De minimus ban could play havoc with global commerce

Ending of de minimis exemptions for China could cause far greater disruption than US tariff hikes, says David Taylor, director of operations at UK e-commerce consultancy, Mark 3 International. He says that de minimis thresholds are set by each country and imported goods below those values do not attract tax or ... [+]

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