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US Port Strike Enters Third Day As Queues Form

US Port Strike Enters Third Day As Queues Form

Lines of container ships are forming outside of major US ports as we enter the third day of the International Longshoremen’s Association strike along the US East and Gulf Coast ports.

Christine Wins Outstanding Achievement Award

Christine Wins Outstanding Achievement Award

Atlantic Pacific are delighted to confirm that Group Director – Christine Nichols – was awarded with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2024 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVA’S).

US Port Strike Looms As Surcharges Applied

US Port Strike Looms As Surcharges Applied

Fears of a strike at US east and gulf coast ports from October 1st are increasing, as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) seem no nearer reaching an agreement over new contracts.

Ocean Alliances Continue To Be Shaken Up For 2025

Ocean Alliances Continue To Be Shaken Up For 2025

The ocean freight alliance structure continues to be shaken up for 2025, with the world’s largest carrier recently announcing a surprise new vessel sharing agreement on Asia-European services.

Increasing Fears Of A US East Coast Port Strike

Increasing Fears Of A US East Coast Port Strike

Fears of a strike at US east and gulf coast ports from October 1st are increasing, as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) seem no nearer reaching an agreement over new contracts.

Incoming VBS Charge Now Delayed Until January

Incoming VBS Charge Now Delayed Until January

Originally planned for September 2024, the Vehicle Booking System (VBS) fee for collections and deliveries through Southampton and London Gateway has been delayed until January at the last minute.

Canadian Rail Strike May Start This Week

Canadian Rail Strike May Start This Week

A rail strike in Canada looks to be set for Thursday of this week, 22nd August, as unions and railways continue to be in dispute and time is fast running out for an agreement to be reached.

Your Vote Counts In Business Awards

Your Vote Counts In Business Awards

Group Director – Christine Nichols – was recently nominated for Business Woman Of The Year at the 2024 EVA Awards and your vote could help decide the winner.

IT Outages Starting To Impact Logistics

IT Outages Starting To Impact Logistics

A major IT outage, which is currently affecting many banks, media outlets, airlines, and even hospitals, is leading to some disruption in logistics today.

Panama Canal Returning to Normal As Suez Struggles

Panama Canal Returning to Normal As Suez Struggles

After more than a year of restrictions caused by severe drought, the Panama Canal will be returning to near normal operations by the middle of July, while the same cannot be said about the Suez Canal.

China Calls On Houthi’s To End Ship Attacks

China Calls On Houthi’s To End Ship Attacks

The Chinese foreign minister is reported to have met with his Yemeni counterpart in Beijing this week and subsequently called for Houthi Rebels to end their attacks on commercial shipping.

UK Borders Are A Long Way Off Target

UK Borders Are A Long Way Off Target

A recent study by the National Audit Office (NAO) concluded that the UK’s target of having “the most effective border in the world” is still a long way from coming to fruition.

Severe Container Shortage At Several Chinese Ports

Severe Container Shortage At Several Chinese Ports

We recently reported that widespread capacity issues have returned for ocean freight services from Asia, which has now escalated further in some Chinese origin ports due to severe container shortages.

Christine Presents Volunteer Award At Food Bank

Christine Presents Volunteer Award At Food Bank

Atlantic Pacific Director Christine Nichols finally caught up with one of the winners of Basildon Council’s Volunteer Awards last week, when she met Emma Bunce at the Billericay Food Bank.

New Government Fee For Animal & Plant Based Products

New Government Fee For Animal & Plant Based Products

UK government has confirmed plans to introduce a new fee for the import of animal and plant based products arriving at the port of Dover, and through the Eurotunnel at Folkestone, which applies from 30th April 2024.

Christine Kicks Off First BIFA YFN Meet Of 2024

Christine Kicks Off First BIFA YFN Meet Of 2024

Atlantic Pacific Group Director – Christine Nichols – helped kickoff the BIFA Young Forwarder Network (YFN) event in Felixstowe this week, being the guest speaker at the first Anglia Region gathering for 2024.

Houthi Attacks Lead To Abandoning Of UK Ship

Houthi Attacks Lead To Abandoning Of UK Ship

Houthi targeting of commercial ships in the Red Sea has continued this week, with the latest being a missile attack on a British registered cargo vessel, resulting in the crew abandoning ship.

Ocean Alliances Continue To Be Shaken Up For 2025

Carrier Alliance Line Up For 2025

Some steamship lines have been on the move during recent weeks, as the carrier alliance pack starts to get reshuffled ahead of next year.

CNY – The Year Of The Dragon

CNY – The Year Of The Dragon

This weekend sees the start of the new Chinese New Year – The Year Of The Dragon​ – Therefore, it’s time to share some facts and information about this annual celebration.

Atlantic Pacific Win BIFA European Award

Atlantic Pacific Win BIFA European Award

Atlantic Pacific Global Logistics were delighted to be confirmed as winners of the 2023 BIFA British Freight Service Awards in the European Logistics category yesterday.