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An agreement has finally been reached in the US West Coast labour dispute. However, the situation on the Canadian West Coast looks to be heading towards strike action.

An ongoing labour dispute, along with issues in the Panama Canal, appear to have contributed to a spike in Transpacific ocean freight rates this month.

The world’s joint-largest cargo ship set sail from the UK last week, after arriving from Ningbo on its maiden voyage.

Atlantic Pacific’s Christine Nichols gave a welcome speech to members of the Freight Network Corporation (FNC) last week.

Christine Nichols of Atlantic Pacific hosted her third lunch this year as Lady Chairman of the London Freight Club.

A severe drought season in Central America has led to the ACP reducing capacity on larger vessels that pass through the canal.

US import container volumes are significantly down, with the top 10 ports recording a 21% drop compared to last year.

Atlantic Pacific were delighted to attend the recent Cold Chain Connect event in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Atlantic Pacific Group Director, Christine Nichols was a guest speaker and panellist at Forwarder Events in Manchester last week.

Atlantic Pacific Group Director Christine Nichols featured in this month’s BIFAlink, after becoming the London Freight Club’s first lady chairman.

France is once more braced for travel and transport disruption as they enter the public holiday weekend with more action planned.

The UK and Ireland have a host of annual bank holidays coming up in the next few weeks, with the UK having the King’s coronation.

Group Director Christine Nichols featured on the cover of this month’s Forwarder Magazine.

Varying reports are indicating that a General Rate Increase (GRI) may be on the horizon for May, with regard to ocean freight shipments from Asia.

Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe and North America could be set to increase incrementally during the next few weeks.

Atlantic Pacific Group Director Christine Nichols was delighted to be a guest speaker at the first ‘Females in Freight’ breakfast club meeting.

Teddy Sheringham was the guest speaker at the recent London Freight Club, hosted by Atlantic Pacific Director Christine Nichols.

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 on a panel of speakers for the upcoming Forwarder Magazine event.

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.