Charity Fundraising 2023 – IFE GLOBAL LOGISTICS (London)

 

Let’s celebrate the incredible success of our 2023 Charity Fundraising efforts!

Our fantastic team poured their hearts into various events, including the epic IFE Run for Funds, raising an awesome £725.

The grand total we’ve achieved together? A whopping £1040.06!

A massive shoutout to our extraordinary team for organising these events and to all the generous souls who contributed. Your money will go to those in need.

A heartfelt message from The Miscarriage Association: Your contributions will make a meaningful impact by providing support and information to those affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy. Your generosity is truly appreciated!

 Big thanks once again for being a part of this incredible journey. Together, we’re making a difference!

Click here to visit their website for more information on the help they give – https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Following the incident involving the vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, on 30 December, The shipping line has taken the decision to temporarily suspend all transits through the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden until further notice.

 

An ongoing investigation into the incident has forced the shipping line to exercise caution, and consequently, has had to suspend all cargo movement through the area.

 

This suspension will persist as they assess the continuously evolving situation. In instances where it is deemed most prudent, vessels will be rerouted to continue their journey around the Cape of Good Hope. The latest diversion and contingency plans can be found on Maersk.com.

 

This decision has been made with the paramount goal of ensuring the safety of seafarers and the cargo aboard these vessels.

 

The shipping line is dedicated to minimising the impact on your supply chain and will provide us with regular updates on the situation. Should you have any inquiries or wish to discuss the options for your cargo, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

We acknowledge and appreciate your patience as we navigate this challenging situation.

Amid rising tensions fuelled by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the Red Sea has seen an escalation in attacks on commercial vessels, particularly those linked to Israel. At present, major shipping companies, including OOCL, COSCO, EMC, ONE, and YML, have declared the suspension of services to both Ashdod and Haifa ports.

 

It’s important to note that ZIM, MSK, and MSC have not officially announced a service suspension and are currently accepting cargo as usual. However, it remains a possibility that they may suspend services if the situation further deteriorates.

 

Responding to the volatile conditions, shipping lines have also announced a shift in routes, opting for the Cape of Good Hope over the Suez Canal. This adjustment is anticipated to lead to increased freight costs and prolonged transit times for several routes.

 

Furthermore, it is important to take note of a surcharge that has been implemented on specific shipping lines operating between the Indian Sub-Continent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) and the regions of Europe, Scandinavia, Baltic, Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Black Sea.

This adjustment has been applied to account for the additional costs incurred and challenges posed by the current situation.

 

Please be advised that the increase in freight rates will be applicable to shipments during January and will be implemented by the relevant shipping lines. We understand that this may have an impact on your shipping costs, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this challenging period.

 

We will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates to our valued customers. If you have any inquiries or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.

The time is fast approaching again for the Chinese National Holiday known as “The National Day Golden Week”.  From Saturday 1st – Friday 7th October 2023, China will be celebrating this holiday to mark the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.   This will mean that most factories will close from the 1st or the days prior. The shipping lines/Port workers in China will also arrange some rest, however, this should not affect their operations.  As you know, when it comes to forwarding goods, it is more important now than ever to plan ahead. Make sure to get in touch ASAP for your shipping requirements before this shut-down period.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact one of our team.  T: +44 (0)1753 684320 or E: london@ifeglobal.uk

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The UK government has released its Border Target Operating Model, which details additional customs regulations for imports into the country. Processes will be altered, affecting businesses that import products. Important Dates: 31st Jan 2024 – Health certifications are required for some EU imports. Some Northern Ireland/Ireland supplies require prior notice. 30th April 2024 – Documentary inspections on EU imports of medium-risk items begin on 30th April, 2024. Some non-EU import rules have been relaxed. 31st October 2024 – Imports into the EU must include safety and security statements. Data needs have been reduced. From 31st October 2024 – Physical inspections for EU goods will be implemented at UK west coast ports from October 31, 2024. These reforms attempt to strike a compromise between biosecurity and customs regulations, as well as trade facilitation. The new UK Single Trade Window will facilitate digital transactions. If you have any concerns or questions regarding how these changes may affect your supply chain or imports, please contact us at T: +44 (0)1753 684320 or E: london@ifeglobal.uk The whole Border Target Operating Model paper is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-target-operating-model-august-2023.

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Announcement of phased approach to export migration – Phased approach to CDS export migration announced – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
HMRC Update: Export Migration – Phased Approach

We have been provided with the following update directly from HMRC as below:

Today, we are announcing on GOV.UK and writing out to businesses that complete export declarations to make you aware of a phased approach for CDS exports migration.

Please see below the key messages:

After listening to feedback from industry, HMRC is implementing a phased approach for businesses moving to the Customs Declaration Service for exports.

During the first phase, HMRC and its software developers will support selected high-volume declarants to move to CDS for exports by Thursday 30 November 2023.

The second stage of this approach will see all other businesses move to CDS for exports by Saturday 30 March 2024.

This new approach will enable HMRC and delivery partners to build on the existing IT testing as well as undertake additional performance analysis while businesses with the existing IT functionality start to migrate.

It will also enable HMRC and their delivery partners to better support export declarants to make a smooth migration to CDS.

What businesses can do now

If they have not done so already, declarants can carry out the following steps to prepare their businesses for using CDS for export declarations:

• Apply for an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) numberbeginning with ‘GB’
• Subscribe to CDSto be able to submit export declarations from your software to CDS
• Read the latest CDS guidance on GOV.UK– including the CDS Toolkit, ‘Key differences between CHIEF and CDS’ guidance and our introductory UK exports guide– to familiarise yourself with CDS

If they are using Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs) for export arrival movements on CHIEF, they should stop using them now. Instead, they should use a Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (DUCR) or a Master Unique Consignment Reference (MUCR) if one exists.

We will continue to provide information and guidance to support businesses to make export declarations through CDS.