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New Regulations For Animal Products Incoming

New Regulations For Animal Products Incoming

Import rules for animals and animal products from the EU will be changing from January 31st.  New import risk categories and rules will be coming in that apply to all imports from the EU and EFTA.

Asia Ocean Freight Market Update

Asia Ocean Freight Market Update

Ocean freight rates from Asia are moving upwards day by day since the attacks on container ships in the Red Sea area, with carriers also declaring ‘force majeure’ for shipments already enroute.

Chrissy’s Last Luncheon As Lady Chairman

Chrissy’s Last Luncheon As Lady Chairman

Wednesday was an emotional day for Atlantic Pacific Group Director – Christine Nichols – as it was her last event as Lady Chairman of the London Freight Club (LFC).

Ocean Disruption & Impact On Rates

Ocean Disruption & Impact On Rates

While it’s barely a couple of days since carriers started to reroute whole schedules around Africa, we have already seen an impact on ocean freight rates.

Developing Situation In The Red Sea

Developing Situation In The Red Sea

Following at least two more attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea on Friday, both Maersk and CMA CGM paused all ships heading through the region over the weekend.

Asia Ocean Freight Market Update

Carriers Pushing Hard For Rate Increases

Ocean freight carriers are making a big push to uplift rates, especially on Asia origins, between now and the new year, with further GRI’s recently announced.

Ship Attacks Lead To Rerouting Of Vessels

Ship Attacks Lead To Rerouting Of Vessels

A number of cargo ships have come under attack in Middle East shipping lanes recently, which has led to some vessels being rerouted around Africa and the Cape of Good Hope.

Our Christmas Video For This Year

Our Christmas Video For This Year

Maybe not quite as eagerly awaited as John Lewis, but an Atlantic Pacific Christmas video is now a traditional part of the festive season for us, and it’s time to share our latest version. We hope you enjoy!

Ocean GRI Proposals Circulating Again

Ocean GRI Proposals Circulating Again

Despite numerous attempts to raise rates this year, which have largely failed, General Rate Increases (GRI’s) are once more being suggested for December.

Meeting The Young Forwarders Network

Meeting The Young Forwarders Network

Atlantic Pacific Group Director – Christine Nichols – was delighted to give a speech to the members of BIFA’s Young Forwarders Network this week, which was followed by a Q&A session.

Football Meets The London Freight Club

Football Meets The London Freight Club

The recent London Freight Club guest speakers were Stuart Pearce MBE and Unity In Community’s Patron Tony Cottee, who both talked about their fantastic careers.

Logistics Disruption Due To Storm Ciaran

Logistics Disruption Due To Storm Ciaran

Storm Ciaran has made landfall in the UK, bringing with it widespread travel chaos, cancellations, and delays, which are expected to disrupt logistics for the next few days.

ETS Emissions Scheme Leading to Surcharges

ETS Emissions Scheme Leading to Surcharges

Notifications from ocean freight carriers suggest there will be surcharges introduced from January to cover the increased requirements of the EU’s Emissions Trading System.

A Fond Farewell To Herd In The City

A Fond Farewell To Herd In The City

Atlantic Pacific’s Christine Nichols attended a preview evening ahead of this week’s Herd In The City farewell auction for Havens Hospices.

Canadian Port Strike Ends For Now

Canadian Port Strike Ends For Now

A Canadian port strike, which halted operations for 13 days at the Port of Vancouver, came to an end on Friday, thanks to mediation by the Canadian government.

Canadian West Coast Port Strike

Canadian West Coast Port Strike

A port strike on the West Coast of Canada has now reached its fourth day, after workers stuck to their word and walked out on Saturday.

New Scheme Incoming For Northern Ireland

New Scheme Incoming For Northern Ireland

A new scheme, in conjunction with the Windsor Framework, is currently being introduced that replaces the existing UK Trader Scheme (UKTS) from 30th September.