The container shipping lines’ GRIs seem to be sticking as spot rates climb above long-term prices on key routes from China. General Rate Increases (GRIs) have been a persistent battleground since...
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Our trade body, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has advised members, including Metro, to be cautious while acting as ‘indirect representatives’, as HMRC have been taking action...
EU Emission target will cost shipping $Billions
With a goal of net zero emissions by the year 2050, the European Union is expanding its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to the shipping sector in 2024, which means container shipping lines will need...
Inflation data raise hopes of soft landing
The significant drop in UK inflation from 8.7% in May to 7.9% in June is the first fall since last November, and is a 15 month low that could hopefully be a turning point in the cost of living...
Royal assent for Electronic Trade Documents Bill
Exactly two weeks ago the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 (The Act) received Royal Assent from King Charles III and will come into effect on the 20th September 2023. It sets out the basis upon...
Post-Brexit food checks deferred for 5th time
The Financial Times has reported that Brexit checks on food and food products coming to the UK from the EU, that were due to start at the end of October have been delayed by the government for the...
UK joins CPTPP in biggest trade deal since Brexit
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Metro invest as EV/Lithium battery demand focus attention on safety
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Survey confirms Metro’s strategy on environment
A survey by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) confirms that freight forwarders are coming under increasing pressure from customers to show evidence of decarbonisation, while those...