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Summer shutdown 2014

Summer factory closures A large number of factories throughout Europe will soon commence their annual summer shutdowns. These closures will mainly affect the Italian market…

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Sink The Pirates Now!

EU demands action on High Seas Piracy. European ship-owners are calling for better protection from pirates, and asking for the council of ministers to endorse…

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China rejects P3 Alliance

Newsflash – China rejects P3 Alliance China’s Ministry of Commerce have ruled against the formation of the P3 Alliance. 3 of the largest Carrier’s; CMA,…

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ADD – EU caves to China

Good News! The EU ADD investigation is now over. The EU have been investigating an anti-dumping complaint made by the ‘Agglomerated Stone Association of Europe’…

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EU ADD attack on China

EU ADD attack on China The EU are investigating an anti-dumping complaint made by the ‘Agglomerated Stone Association of Europe’ From the 27th of August 2013…

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FMC clears P3 alliance

The Federal Maritime Commission has granted regulatory approval for a huge vessel-sharing agreement between the world’s top three container lines, but with stricter monitoring than…

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Severe Weather Report

Severe Weather in the winter of 2013/14 We have been experiencing a most abnormal spell of adverse weather throughout the UK, and we, as part…

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GSP scheme – changes due soon

The EU has revised its GSP scheme with the changes coming into effect from 1st January 2014. To make sure you are up to date on…

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Wood packing compliancy

The Forestry Commission have issued us with a notification on a Plant Health issue that may affect your business and have the potential to lead…

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Brazilian port congestion

Brazilian ports experiencing substantial delays There are very serious problems at the moment affecting all carriers operating on the South America East Coast to North…

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