Archive: Sea Freight

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 28th, May, 2020

Shipping lines want digital Bill of Lading

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) drives technology standards and frameworks for carriers and believes the COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for a standardised industry e-bill of lading (eBL)…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, May, 2020

Critical Brexit list highlights need for Global Forwarding

HMRC have started compiling a list of the 50,000 customs agents required to cope with the jump in customs declarations after the UK leave the EU, on the 31st December…

By Paul Kelly in Uncategorized Posted: 30th, April, 2020

However challenging we will move your cargo

Despite some lines reinstating blanked trans-pacific services, analysts suggest this does not indicate a demand rebound is underway. The Coronavirus pandemic continues to suppress global demand, leading container shipping lines…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 3rd, January, 2020

Asia – UK rates rising

Fuelled by volume reductions, IMO 2020 surcharges, and demand ahead of Chinese New Year, sea freight rates from Asia to European ports will end 2019 on a high, and could…

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