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The latest in logistics and supply chain news.

document for poao and other import controls
Customs
September 14, 2021
New timetable for controls on importing animal products from the EU into Great Britain
Following the recent Government announcement, we are sharing further information and guidance on what this could mean for your businesses.
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Sasha Khan
Marketing Manager
8 Minutes
Customs
September 6, 2021
5 ways a Control Tower will help your customs clearance after Brexit
A customs clearance control tower that integrates into your supply chain provides you with a comprehensive overview of your customs requirements, better visibility, and control, plus, it opens new opportunities to develop and expand your customs management.
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Sasha Khan
Marketing Manager
4 Minutes
Market Update
September 1, 2021
Market Update September
Supply chain pressures continue to charge on, with Covid-19 concerns causing further disruption across China just as we approach peak season ahead of the holiday period.
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Sasha Khan
Marketing Manager
8 Minutes
Operations
August 24, 2021
McDonalds runs out of milkshakes amidst supply chain disruption
The fast food chain struggles with beverage stock whilst Nando's have closed restaurants due to chicken shortages.
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Sasha Khan
Marketing Manager
2 Minutes
hgv drivers shortage leads to driver retention surcharge
Operations
August 16, 2021
HGV driver retention surcharge imposed by hauliers to offset cost of critical resource
Hauliers that are finding their most experienced drivers being poached away by better pay and working conditions are imposing 'driver retention surcharges' to offset the cost of their most vital resource.
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Martin Carter
Head of Operations
2 Minutes
Ningbo port closures after Covid-19 case
Operations
August 13, 2021
China partially closes Port of Ningbo due to Covid-19 infection
China officials have made the decision to partially close a terminal at the Port of Ningbo, after a single Covid-19 case was confirmed last Wednesday.
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Sasha Khan
Marketing Manager
2 Minutes
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