Forwarders say Government statements on Brexit ‘leave questions unanswered’
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has labeled the Government’s much talked about Brexit advice for companies as ‘patronising’. In a statement, BIFA Director General Robert Keen said the freight forwarding industry was already well aware of the issues at stake, and instead needed more clarity on specific arrangements that will be put in place […]
Turkey economic crisis trade outlook ‘positive’ for UK importers
UK freight forwarder Davies Turner says it remains positive about the trading outlook for Turkey despite the country’s ongoing economic crisis and depreciating currency. Company Chairman Philip Stephenson says that the weakened Turkish lira and escalating tariff war between the US and Turkey might make life harder for British exporters, but easier for our importers. […]
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Sourcing new solution providers can be time-consuming – Googling suppliers, calling them for quotes and then setting up meetings. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Total Supply Chain Summit is our solution. This two-day event, which takes place on November 12th & 13th at The Midland Hotel, Manchester, will give you the opportunity […]
94 companies join IBM-Maersk blockchain supply chain solution
Maersk and IBM have unveiled TradeLens, a platform jointly developed by the two companies to apply blockchain to the world’s global supply chain. TradeLens is the result of a collaboration agreement between Maersk and IBM, a blockchain-enabled shipping solution designed to promote more efficient and secure global trade, bringing together various parties to support information sharing […]
Defence sector supply chain to bring ‘new opportunities’ for Welsh businesses
An industry event will be held in south Wales next month with the aim of connecting companies and organisations with the UK’s lucrative defence supply chain. The Ministry of Defence announced earlier this year that the UK will re-join the Boxer programme and explore options to equip the Army with the 8×8 troop carriers to […]
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The Fleet Services Management Summit takes place on October 29th & 30th – and it’s entirely free for you to attend! Simply register here. As our guest, you’ll be provided with an itinerary of face-to-face meetings with suppliers who match your requirements. You can also attend insightful seminars and network with peers who share your challenges. You’ll be […]
Freight forwarders ‘still suffering from Felixstowe problems’
Main Image Attribution: John Fielding The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has issued a strongly-worded statement to the owners of the port of Felixstowe, which had asserted that its recently introduced new terminal operating system (TOS) was ‘stable’. Robert Keen, Director General of BIFA, said that his members still face significant problems at the port with […]
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It takes place on November 12th & 13th at The Midland Hotel, Manchester and your free VIP invitation includes overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments, plus an invitation to our gala dinner with entertainment. Simply register here. The Total Supply Chain Summit is a unique two-day event designed specifically for senior supply chain, logistics and […]
Businesses ‘not doing enough’ to tackle slavery in UK supply chains
UK businesses are not doing enough to identify modern slavery in their supply chains, according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has found. A survey of 897 supply chain managers found that almost a third (31 per cent) of UK supply chain managers admitted they did not think their business was taking […]