New Tax On Indian Exports

New Tax On Indian Exports

A surprise new ruling from Indian authorities means that all export shipments to the country will incur their service tax with immediate effect for Ocean Freight shipments to India. The service tax itself is not new, but had previously been collected from importers...
Dover Set for Expansion

Dover Set for Expansion

The Port of Dover’s flagship capital building programme has received a major boost after receiving approval for a £200m package of loans from a consortium of UK & European lenders. The Dover Western Docks Revival project will create a purpose-built cargo and...
Spring Festival Commences

Spring Festival Commences

Spring Festival Commences As celebrations get underway for Chinese New Year what do we know about this major festival? The celebration is also known as ‘The Spring Festival’ and is marked by the lunisolar Chinese calendar, so the date changes from year to...

Degree Apprenticeship & Levy

Last year we told you how we are leading the design of the world’s first supply chain degree apprenticeship and the project is very much underway. The intention is for this to be ‘business led’, so there is still an opportunity for further participants to be involved...
Weather Impacts Ports

Weather Impacts Ports

Weather Impacts Ports Freezing conditions in the UK’s South East are having an impact on airports and ports, with weather conditions set to continue over the next 48 hours. Dense fog has continued to disrupt London’s runways with more than 100 departures from Heathrow...