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The UK’s new trade deal for Northern Ireland was effectively passed in the Houses of Commons yesterday, with a vote of 515 to 29.

Despite demand continuing to be low for imports from Asia, we are currently witnessing a return to space issues and booking rollovers.

Atlantic Pacific Group Director – Christine Nichols – will be judging the 2023 ‘Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards’.

Atlantic Pacific Group Director – Christine Nichols – will be judging the 2023 ‘Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards’.

The Atlantic Pacific team were out and about recently delivering elephant statues to artists, ahead of this summer’s ‘Herd in the City’.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed a new agreement is in place with the EU, for a new model under the Northern Ireland Protocol.

We’re looking forward to showcasing Atlantic Pacific from our own stand at IFE2023 and there’s just 25 days to go.

The intentions of both MSC and Maersk have started to unravel and a clearer picture has emerged of what they have planned.

Atlantic Pacific Director – Christine Nichols – has been appointed as the first Lady Chairman of The London Freight Club (LFC).

Our Unity In Community team have been continuing their efforts and below is a taster of two upcoming projects.

Logistics in Turkey have naturally been impacted, predominantly in the South, near the country’s border with Syria.

The last ever Boeing 747 is being delivered this week, flying from Boeing’s Everett factory today.

BIFA have advised that next week’s civil service strike is likely to impact customs at UK airports, seaports and ro-ro ports.

The world’s two biggest shipping lines, Maersk & MSC, have confirmed they will cease vessel sharing in 2025.

Atlantic Pacific have taken a stand at IFE2023 which will be held at ExCel London between 20th and 22nd March.

Carrier alliances have cancelled an incredible 53 Asia-Europe sailings in the first few weeks of 2023.

Along with the world cup, Atlantic Pacific’s World Cup Predictor competition has come to an end. Winners now need to claim prizes.

That most wonderful time of year is fast approaching and we felt it was time to get into the spirit and bring some Christmas cheer.

The CDS platform will now replace CHIEF for export declarations from November 2023, delayed from March 2023.

China has reduced some of its Covid restrictions this week in a change to the government’s zero tolerance approach.

The festive season is fast approaching, which means it is time to share our holiday season business hours for 2022/3.

Our Christmas themed video for 2022. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from the directors & staff of Atlantic Pacific.

Police have begun escorting truckers through picket lines after South Korean drivers recently blocked the country’s main ports of Busan and Gwangyang.

Atlantic Pacific are pleased to confirm that we have recently become member of ‘Cold Chain Connect’, the global perishable cargo alliance.

Atlantic Pacific are running a World Cup Predictor competition by way of a league within FIFA’s own prediction game.

The latest planned strike at the Port of Liverpool has been cancelled as the union and management have now come to an agreement.

A ground handler strike at London Heathrow has been set for later this month, which may affect Qatar flights ahead of the World Cup.

Atlantic Pacific Director – Chrissy Nichols – presented a cheque for £1000 to the Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Charity.

Atlantic Pacific participated in the ONE golf day on 27th October to help support and raise awareness of breast cancer.

The last few weeks have been an unprecedented time in British politics, with the strength of the pound reacting accordingly.

Atlantic Pacific attended the 13th Global Freight Summit Conference, successfully held in Bangkok.

Carriers are currently reducing capacity through blank sailings from Asia as the overall demand continues to dip.

Workers at the Port of Liverpool have started their second strike over pay, as the port confirm a restructure.

Saturday is National Day In China, which commemorates the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Shoei Kisen Kaisha, the Japanese owners of the infamous Ever Given vessel, have been taken to court.

The CDS platform replaces CHIEF for import declarations from this weekend, 1st October 2022.

Atlantic Pacific were extremely sad to hear the devastating news of Queen Elizabeth’s passing.

Felixstowe dock workers have served two weeks notice of their intention to hold a second strike

The Unite Union have confirmed the Liverpool port walk out from Monday 19th September to October 3rd.

Lockdowns are continuing to impact many cities throughout China, raising concerns about manufacturing output.

We are just one month away from when the new CDS platform replaces CHIEF for import declarations.

The Felixstowe strike is still currently set to start from this Sunday, 21st August, and run until Monday 29th August.

Dockworkers at the Port of Liverpool have voted in favour of strike action over pay and working conditions.

The Felixstowe strike has now been set as eight days running from Sunday 21st August until Monday 29th.

The incident involving the APL Vanda has been exasperated further, and it will NOT be calling at Southampton.

Atlantic Pacific are proud to be one of the Official Silver Sponsors of The Freight Summit 13th Global Conference.

Port workers at Felixstowe have now voted to strike in August, which will bring the port to a standstill.

With no breakthrough in talks expected, rail workers are set to strike again this Wednesday 27th July.

The incident surrounding the mystery ship – APL Vanda – has been uncovered, but lengthy UK delays still expected.

A mystery incident has delayed the the vessel  “APL Vanda” en-route to the UK from Asia, delaying it over 2 weeks.

Covid cases are on the rise again and with mass testing underway concerns of more lockdown measures are rising.

It’s Independence Day in the US, and we felt we would embrace the day and share some fun facts.

There seems to be some real optimism that supply chains ion the United States are set for recovery.

Fears that the end of Shanghai’s lockdowns would result in chaos have not yet materialised.

It’s festival season again and many acts will be getting ready for the UK’s largest music festival at Glastonbury.

As we continue to focus on Customs CDS developments, we take a look at some of the key charges incoming.

The RMT Union are set to strike on three days this month, which will likely impact container transport.

A series of explosions near the port of Chittagong has led to over 40 deaths in Bangladesh since the weekend.