| Construction of London Gateway Port to start |
Port Operations |
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A deal will be signed today between port operator DP World and construction companies to start building of the world's most advanced container port, the London Gateway, on the Thames in Essex.
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20 August 2008
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| HM Revenue & Customs R.O.E. Amendments |
Other |
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We have been informed by HM Revenue and Customs that several rates of exchange will be changing
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19 August 2008
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| US Customs and Border Protection |
Customs |
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require all inbound containers to be fitted with high security seals as from 15 October, 2008.
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18 August 2008
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| September BAF & CAF |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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BAF & CAF for September
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01 August 2008
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| Chinese Security |
Security |
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Chinese security measures throughout the Olympic Games.
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21 July 2008
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| French Holiday |
Europe |
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Please note that there is a French holiday Monday 14.7.08
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10 July 2008
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| August BAF & CAF |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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BAF & CAF for August
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30 June 2008
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| Potential impacts of the upcoming Beijing Olympics |
Other |
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Following the security measures enforced over the transport of Dangerous Cargo in China due to the Summer Olympic Games, we would like to inform you having assessed potential impacts due to the controls in place
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26 June 2008
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| French Strike |
Port Operations |
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Please note that on Monday 30th June there will be a French National strike
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26 June 2008
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| Strike in Italy Update |
Port Operations |
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We have been advised that the strike is still planned from Monday 30th of June until Friday 4th of July ,
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24 June 2008
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| Midwest Floods Update |
Port Operations |
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Floods in US Midwest impacting on transportation Update
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24 June 2008
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| Midwest Floods |
Port Operations |
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Floods in US Midwest impacting on transportation
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17 June 2008
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| Strikes in Europe Update |
Port Operations |
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Updates on the recent strikes acrsoss Europe.
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13 June 2008
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| Hauliers Strike |
Port Operations |
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The Italian transporters had a meeting with the ministry of transport yesterday in Rome with regards to the ever increasing costs of fuel .
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12 June 2008
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| Strike in Spain Update |
Port Operations |
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The Spanish strike is still ongoing further to meetings over the last 24 hours .
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12 June 2008
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| Strike in Sweden |
Port Operations |
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Please note that there is a strike in progress all over Sweden at the moment.
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11 June 2008
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| International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures |
Wood Packaging |
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We would like to bring to your attention that it is compulsory that all goods exported to Egypt in wood packaging materials have to conform with the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures no. 15
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05 June 2008
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| Blockade in France |
Port Operations |
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Please be aware there is a potential of blockades in Southern France
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04 June 2008
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| Strike in Spain |
Port Operations |
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Please be aware that as from Friday 6th June a general transport strike has been agreed for the whole of Spain.
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04 June 2008
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| French fishermen blockading roundabout at Calais |
Port Operations |
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We have been informed that French fishermen are blockading the G1 roundabout at Calais (the A16/Calais port junction).
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27 May 2008
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| Blockade at Calais Lifted |
Port Operations |
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The blockade by the fishermen of the roundabout junction to the A16 has now been lifted
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27 May 2008
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| Qingdao Port, China |
Port Operations |
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To All Importers and Exporters using Qingdao Port, China
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20 May 2008
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| Tariff Structure for Advanced Air Cargo informatio |
Other |
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Following a recent notification from FAAN (Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria) the commencement date of the ACI Fee has been suspended.
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15 May 2008
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| Fuel Surcharge |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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Increase in Carriers UK Fuel Surcharges
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14 May 2008
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| Nigeria - Advance Cargo Information Fee |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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Tariff Structure for Advanced Air Cargo information system at Nigerian Airports
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12 May 2008
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| USA Imports |
Other |
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Weak Dollar Drives Massive Rise in Outbound Container Volumes from the USA
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02 May 2008
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| June CAF & BAF |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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CAF & BAF for June
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29 April 2008
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| Peak Season Surcharge |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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The FEFC has announced the following PSS:-
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24 April 2008
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| Brazilian Customs Strike |
Customs |
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There is an ongoing strike by customs inspectors at Brazilian ports and airports
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14 April 2008
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| May BAF & CAF |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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The Far East Freight Conference have announced the following increase in BAF & CAF for May 2008
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31 March 2008
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| Increase in Carriers UK Fuel Surcharges |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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Airlines are in the process of increasing their Fuel Surcharges yet again,
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31 March 2008
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| Advanced Weather Warning |
Port Operations |
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We have been advised by the Port of Felixstowe that they have received an updated 4 day weather forecast
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07 March 2008
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| April BAF & CAF |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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Updated BAF & CAF
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06 March 2008
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| UK Fuel Surcharges |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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Increase in Carriers UK Fuel Surcharges
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05 March 2008
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| Southbound Trade Announcement |
Other |
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Australia and New Zealand Export Services
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05 March 2008
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| Felixstowe Port Update |
Port Operations |
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Further to our news alert of yesterday. The Port of Felixstowe are pleased to confirm the site of the crane accident has now been cordoned off
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04 March 2008
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| Felixstowe Port Operations |
Port Operations |
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As you may have seen in the press over the weekend on 1st March the 'Zhen Hua 23', which was delivering 3 new cranes from Shanghai berthed on Languard Terminal at Felixstowe Port, broke its moorings in exceptionally high winds
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03 March 2008
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| Weather Warning |
Port Operations |
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As expected we have now received a strong wind warning issued at 1613hrs Monday 4th Feb 08.
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05 February 2008
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| Port of Dover |
Port Operations |
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Disruption on Channel
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31 January 2008
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| Port of Felixstowe |
Port Operations |
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Weather warning update.
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31 January 2008
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| Snow Conditions Hit China |
Other |
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Eastern, Western, and Central China are facing their heaviest snow fall since 1954, and it is set to continue and get steadily worse until around 1st February.
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30 January 2008
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| CAF and BAF for March |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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Updated BAF & CAF for the month of March 2008.
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30 January 2008
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| US Customs |
Customs |
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Please be advised that effective from 1st January 2008 US Customs will be enforcing that all shipments under a license must contain the following statement on all commercial invoices and bill of lading/Airway Bill:
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30 January 2008
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| Port of Southampton Delays |
Port Operations |
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Severe disruption/delays at the Port of Southampton
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30 January 2008
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| Weather Warning |
Other |
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Please be advised that warnings of severe winds and winter weather conditions have been issued for the UK over the next few days.
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30 January 2008
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| UK Port Congestion Surcharge |
BAF/CAF & Surcharges |
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We are pleased to advise that the Far East Freight Conference (FEFC) have suspended the UK port congestion surcharge. All lines have confirmed this and will have stopped charging by 1st February 2008.
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23 January 2008
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| Delays Anticipated at Heathrow |
Other |
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As a result of an incident at Heathrow, it is anticipated that air cargo may be delayed with the threat of possible cancellations.
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17 January 2008
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| Calais harbour closed |
Port Operations |
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Calais harbour closed due to a blcokade of French fishermen.
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16 January 2008
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| Port of Calais has just opened again. |
Port Operations |
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The blockade of the French fishermen has finished and the Port of Calais has just opened again.
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16 January 2008
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| Port of Dover Closure |
Port Operations |
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We have been informed by Dover Harbour Board Port Control that the Port of Dover has been closed due to adverse weather.
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15 January 2008
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