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US Train Derailment Releases Deadly Gas

The derailment of a freight train in Livingston, Kentucky, led to the release of deadly gases last week forcing the evacuation of local residents.

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2023 Festive Season Hours and Cut Offs

In order to give customers as much notice as possible, please find everything you need to know about closing dates and times during the upcoming Festive Season. 

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Get Your Dangerous Goods Compliance Online

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. 

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Lithium Battery Fires Release Toxic Gas

​The issue of moving lithium batteries has been highlighted by recent issues with ship fires, but these battery fires also release a toxic ‘off-gas’.

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New UK Customs Border Model Confirmed

The government have just released details of their new border controls, via their Border Target Operating Model (BOTM), with a phased introduction starting from January 2024.

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CDS Exports Now Delayed Until March

HMRC have this week confirmed the deadline for CDS export declarations has been delayed again, this time until March 30th 2024.

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Electric Cars & Batteries Questioned After Ship Fire

The shipping of lithium batteries is once more the topic of debate, after electric cars are understood to have caused last month’s ship fire that led to one crew member tragically losing his life.

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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.

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French Strikes Continue This Week

The next French strike action is planned and expected this Friday, 28th April, as the public continue to demonstrate against pension reforms that move the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Busy May Bank Holiday Schedule

With the addition of an extra public holiday for the coronation of King Charles, the UK has a succession of bank holidays upcoming for May.

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Lithium Batteries Transport Warning

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) have recently issued a warning to their members regarding the movement of lithium batteries.

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UK Road Checks For Dangerous Goods

Police forces have been stepping up on checks to ensure that dangerous goods products are transported appropriately on UK roads lately.

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UK & EU Pass Northern Ireland Trade Deal

The House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of the ‘Stormont Brake’ yesterday, which effectively confirms the approval of the government’s Northern Ireland trade deal.

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Northern Ireland: The New Trade Deal

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, recently advised that he had negotiated a new trade deal regarding movements to and from Northern Ireland.

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