Category: Logistics News

EU Import Safety & Security Requirements Delayed

by multifreight | Oct 11, 2024 | Logistics News

HMRC have confirmed that Government S&S declarations for EU imports will now be introduced on 31st January 2025 instead of later this month. A recent announcement from HMRC explains “The announcement of the General Election in May meant that our planned...

CTC Final New Features Coming In January

by multifreight | Oct 3, 2024 | Logistics News

All member countries of the Common Transit Convention (CTC) will introduce the final new features of NCTS5, known as Final State Rules, from January 22nd 2025. The UK is a member of CTC, along with the EU (including special territories), Iceland, Liechtenstein, North...

Safety & Security (GB) Declarations With MultiFreight

by multifreight | Sep 29, 2024 | Logistics News

Safety and Security declarations have applied to imports from non-EU countries since 2011. Import requirements for goods from the EU (and other territories where the current entry summary declaration waiver applies) are due to be implemented from 31 October 2024. We...

Crippling US Port Strike On The Horizon

by multifreight | Sep 20, 2024 | Logistics News

The industry is currently on the verge of a major port strike in the United States, which could halt operations at 36 ports throughout the US East and Gulf Coasts. Talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance...

Red Sea Crisis Reaches Desperately Low Point

by multifreight | Mar 8, 2024 | Logistics News

The Red Sea crisis reached a desperately low point this week, as a devastating Houthi missile strike on a cargo ship has led to the first merchant crew fatalities since the targeting of commercial shipping in the region began. The vessel ‘True Confidence’, a Greek...

HMRC Confirm Delay To NCTS5 Implementation Date

by multifreight | Oct 17, 2023 | Brexit News, Logistics News

The Common Transit Convention (CTC) authority have announced that there will be an extended transition period for the move to NCTS Phase 5 after a number of other countries confirmed they require more time. HMRC subsequently received a number of formal...