Incoming Rule Changes For Lithium Batteries

Incoming Rule Changes For Lithium Batteries

  The issue with moving lithium batteries, and devices powered by them, has been the most hotly debated dangerous goods topic for the past few years and rule changes are incoming for air cargo following the ICAO dangerous goods panel’s meeting in December....
UK Ports Fighting Illegal Vape Epidemic

UK Ports Fighting Illegal Vape Epidemic

  Recent data suggests that major airports and ports are being used as entry points for the UK’s illegal vaping epidemic, with London, Manchester and Dover recording the highest number of illegal devices seized in 2023. Last year, over one and a half million...
Turmoil For Ocean Freight Imports From Asia

Turmoil For Ocean Freight Imports From Asia

Turmoil For Ocean Freight Imports From Asia   Market conditions for ocean freight imports from Asia have seemingly returned to the dark days of the post-pandemic period, with little space on vessels, container shortages, and freight rates spiralling upwards....
Lithium Battery Aircraft Incidents Now One Per Week

Lithium Battery Aircraft Incidents Now One Per Week

Lithium Battery Aircraft Incidents Now One Per Week Lithium-ion batteries overheating incidents on aircraft are now being reported once per week on average, as they continue to pose a major airline safety risk. The batteries that power our everyday items, are often...
Two Simple Steps Towards Dangerous Goods Compliance

Two Simple Steps Towards Dangerous Goods Compliance

Non-compliance of dangerous goods is certainly being cracked down on throughout the logistics industry, after a series of major incidents during the past couple of years. To meet your obligation, if you are involved in the handling, receiving or transport of dangerous...
Air Cargo Impacted By Middle East Conflict

Air Cargo Impacted By Middle East Conflict

Air Cargo Impacted By Middle East Conflict   The Middle East conflict is having an immediate impact on air freight rates and services to and from the region, along with other areas in Asia. Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel at the weekend, and now...