New UK Trade Scheme for Developing Countries

New UK Trade Scheme for Developing Countries

A new trading scheme was introduced last week, which replaces the outgoing GSP preference scheme and provides assistance for developing countries around the world. UK government have introduced the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) with the intention of:...
New Scheme For Northern Ireland Launched

New Scheme For Northern Ireland Launched

  As part of the Windsor Framework, HMRC have introduced a new system to replace the existing UK Trader Scheme (UKTS) from 30th September 2023. The new UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) offers a wider criteria and more businesses will qualify. It will eventually...
Dangerous Goods On Flight Cause Diplomatic Spat

Dangerous Goods On Flight Cause Diplomatic Spat

Unapproved dangerous goods sparked a diplomatic spat between Poland and South Africa recently as an aircraft was detained in Warsaw. The undeclared shipment was on a flight that stopped over in the Polish capital, originally en route to Ukraine, when Polish officials...
Another Container Ship With Fire On Board

Another Container Ship With Fire On Board

Another container ship has been stuck by a major fire this week, which broke out on the 8,000 teu ‘MSC Rita’, hospitalising at least one crew member. The ship was believed to be travelling in the Persian Gulf, approaching Abu Dhabi, when fire broke out on...
Training Is Key To Dangerous Goods Compliance

Training Is Key To Dangerous Goods Compliance

Non-compliance of dangerous goods is certainly being cracked down in many aspects of the logistics industry after a series of destructive events over the past couple of years. This is evidenced through the approach of steamship and air cargo carriers, and also the...
FIATA Release New Guidelines For Dangerous Goods

FIATA Release New Guidelines For Dangerous Goods

FIATA have confirmed the release of their new guidelines for the safe transportation of dangerous goods in the 3rd edition of its Dangerous Goods Brochure. Developed by the FIATA Advisory Body on Safety and Security (ABSS) along with various other stakeholders, the...