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January looks set to be a busy time for us logistics providers and international traders, after the government just released details of their new border controls.

HMRC have confirmed that the deadline for export declarations needing to be made on CDS has been delayed until March 30th.

You have probably noticed that Freedom have moved away from our green and grey branding and are now sporting a new two blue colour palette for our website and logo.

A new scheme, in line with the Windsor Framework, has now been introduced that replaces the existing UK Trader Scheme (UKTS).

A new trading scheme has been introduced recently, that replaces the GSP preference scheme and provides benefits for 65 developing countries.

A severe drought has led to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reducing the capacity on larger vessels that traverse the canal.

The UK have several bank holidays approaching in the next few weeks, including an extra day to honour the King’s coronation.

The PM’s trade deal for Northern Ireland was effectively passed in parliament yesterday, with a vote of 515 to 29.

Undoubtedly, we have all witnessed the harrowing scenes coming from Turkey, following the two earthquakes that struck the southern region.

The most famous commercial aircraft has now stopped production, the last Boeing 747 is being delivered this week.

The CDS Customs platform now replaces CHIEF for export declarations from 30th November 2023 and not March.

The festive season is fast approaching, which means it is time to share our holiday season business hours.

The latest planned strike at the Port of Liverpool has been cancelled as the union and management 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.

The last few weeks have been an unprecedented time in British politics, with the financial markets and currency exchange reacting accordingly.

Ocean 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, continuing until the 17th .

The CDS platform replaces CHIEF for import declarations from this weekend, 1st October 2022.

Freedom Logistics 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 from 27th Sept.

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.

Dockworkers at the Port of Liverpool have voted in favour of strike action over pay and working conditions.

Port workers at Felixstowe have now voted to strike in August, which will likely bring the port to a standstill.

Port workers at Felixstowe have now voted to strike in August, which will likely bring the port to a standstill.

With no breakthrough in talks expected, rail workers are set to strike again this Wednesday 27th July.

An incident surrounding the vessel APL Vanda has unravelled, with lengthy delays for the UK arrival.

We continue to focus on September’s major customs development, when the new CDS platform replaces CHIEF.

Customs are introducing their new CDS platform for import declarations, which replaces CHIEF in September.

The Customs Declaration Service (CDS) due to replace the current CHIEF platform from September…

Availability on vessels now the most prominent issue for North American ocean freight movements.

New Zealand is opening up its borders again soon and has recently signed a new UK trade deal.

The city of Shanghai is going into a two stage lockdown, which will impact both air and ocean freight.

P&O have suspended their ferry services, with a major company announcement coming later today.

Truck drivers throughout Spain have been on strike since Monday, protesting against increasing fuel rates.