The AEO standard achieved by Global Containers back in 2012 was at the highest level (Customs Simplifications/Security & Safety), this is a tough accreditation to achieve and HMRC go through all of our systems processes and procedures to ensure that we operate at the highest level, and therefore become a trusted trader with HMRC.
DP World Southampton have launched a programme to encourage cargo owners to move their import containers from port to door using rail instead of road. They call it the Modal Shift Programme (MSP), and it works by offering an incentive of £70 per container where the container movement to railhead meets the strict requirements of the programme. To pay for this, they will charge £10 per import container on every container, and rebate £70 if the container gets delivered via a railhead within 140 miles of the port. The programme is designed to reduce the amount of carbon emissions caused by the supply chain by using a modal shift from road freight to a more environmentally sustainable alternative.
The UK is set to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The CPTPP is a trade agreement between 11 nations: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
Strike at the Port of Liverpool
Dates have been confirmed for strikes at the Port of Liverpool which will last two weeks.
Strike action will commence on Monday 19th September at 19.00 hrs and continue until Monday 3rd October at 06.00 hrs.