In response to recent security concerns involving the discovery of incendiary devices found in European parcel network, new air cargo restrictions have been introduced by government agencies in Canada, the USA, and Australia. The US Transportation Security...

It’s All About the Details: Accurate forecasts from customers are key. Ensure that staff is adequately trained to manage increased volumes. If temporary staff is needed, onboarding should begin 6-8 weeks before peak, depending on the activity required and whether...

A massive work stoppage for the rail freight sector is due to begin in Canada on Thursday 22nd August. For the first time, Canada’s two main railway companies – Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City – are on the verge of a simultaneous labour...

Uniserve, the UK’s largest logistics & global trade management provider, is delighted to be leading the way with its investment in Mere Plantations Carbon Credits Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance policy. On 21 June 2024, Mere Plantations LTD (“Mere”)...

During the French public holidays in May, we would like to inform you of potential disruptions in European road freight imports and exports from France. These holidays may impact the normal flow of shipments resulting in some delays. France will be observing Victory...

Dubai is continuing to recover from record rainfall, with up to 259.5mm (10.2in) of rain falling on Tuesday, 16th April – the most since records began 75 years ago. There have been many flight cancellations or delays due to the extreme flooding, especially for local...

Iran’s state news agency has said that its Revolutionary Guards have seized the MSC Aries vessel that it says was “linked to Israel” and is being transferred to Iran’s territorial waters. A Guards navy special forces boarded the Portuguese flagged vessel, which is...

Uniserve is pleased to announce the extension of our long term partnership with Laser Tools Racing and MB Motorsport ahead of what promises to be an exciting Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship campaign in 2024. Having been a key part of the success that drove...

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, in Baltimore, USA, was hit by a container ship carrying around 4,900 containers early on Tuesday morning. A large section of the bridge collapsed and multiple vehicles fell into the water, prompting an immediate search and rescue...

We're proud to reveal that our Northampton Logistics Operations Centre has successfully renewed our WDA(H) GDP accreditation following a recent MHRA Compliance Assessment. We plan to enhance our certification further for our clients with the addition of a cool room to...

We look forward to welcoming Clare Bottle, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) to our Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre (FMDC) on Tuesday 27th February. As part of her nationwide tour of UK warehouses, our FMDC will host one of the UKWA’s warehouse visits...

As we approach the Chinese New Year and see an increase in air and sea freight, it’s vital you know the cut-offs, booking timelines and cargo receipt. As a result of the ongoing Red Sea crisis, sea freight services are seeing extended transit times and schedule...

French and Belgian farmers have stepped up their protests this week in retaliation to what they consider to be crippling regulation, alongside low wages, increased costs and other problems threatening their livelihoods. Roadblocks and rolling blockades have spread...

We are proud to have recently received an upgraded BRC Food Safety rating at our Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre (FMDC). Our 750,000 sq ft FMDC has been awarded an AA+ food safety rating by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for 2023, an upgrade from last year’s...

We are proud to share the exciting news of our recent success at the coveted Supply Chain Excellence Awards. Uniserve, in partnership with our long-term client Seasalt, were named winners of the Retail Supply Chain Excellence Award category. The award win shines a...

Uniserve is delighted to announce the appointment of James Hill as the new Development Director for its property division. In his new role as Development Director, James will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of Uniserve's strategic property...

Uniserve is proud to announce we've been shortlisted in three categories of this year's BIFA Freight Service Awards. The BIFA Awards encourage and reward the high standards and professionalism across industry sectors and represents the ultimate recognition of special...

HMRC has confirmed the extension of the Trader Support Service until 31 December 2024. This reaffirms the commitment of HMRC and the UK government to provide long-term support for traders moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in alignment with the...

Uniserve is delighted to announce an exciting new exclusive partnership with renowned logistics experts, Jeena Logistics. Uniserve has been providing logistics solutions in India for many years and has established a strong reputation in the country. This new...

The European Union (EU) is poised to broaden the reach and applicability of the EU Emission Trading System (ETS), an initiative that was originally established in 2005. This expansion will encompass the inclusion of the shipping industry within the ETS framework. This...

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are making immediate changes to the Certificate of Inspection (COI) template. It has been announced that organic food and feed imports into Great Britain will change, as well as a delay to the...

We're proud to have been accredited with four ISO certifications and one BRC accreditation in the last 12 months. These are in recognition of our commitment to improve our services, environmental responsibilities and create safer working environments. We’ve achieved:...

The UK government has now confirmed the Financial Times report was correct and that food border checks will be postponed until January 2024. New health certification requirements for medium and high-risk goods originating in the EU, such as meat and dairy, were due to...

Uniserve is proud to announce we’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Retail Supply Chain Excellence' Award at this year's Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2023, for our partnership with Seasalt. Working closely with Seasalt, a renowned clothing and accessories brand, Uniserve...

Uniserve is proud to announce we’ve been shortlisted for the ‘Logistics Partner of the Year’ Award by Logistics UK’s Logistic Awards 2023, for our partnership with Seasalt. Working closely with Seasalt, a renowned clothing and accessories brand, Uniserve has helped...

The Port of Felixstowe is temporarily closed as a result of a major communications failure. All VBA (Virtual Berth Allocation) slots have been reclaimed until 4pm today. The temporary closure of the port has implications for our delivery schedules not only for today...

The UK government has once again postponed Brexit-related checks on food and food products entering the country from the EU, marking the fifth delay, as reported by The Financial Times. The decision, prompted by concerns over rising inflation, is set to be announced...

Uniserve takes another momentous step on its sustainability journey with the initiation of a groundbreaking solar panel installation project at its impressive 750,000 sq ft Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre (FMDC). Uniserve partnered with Solar Solutions and Eden...

Uniserve is delighted to announce the appointment of Alistair Jespersen as Design & Construction Director. With a strong background in the logistics sector, Alistair brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the build and management of large-scale warehouse...

We are delighted to announce that Uniserve has committed to the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme, which contributes to the development and creation of sustainable aviation fuel. As an industry pioneer, Uniserve's...

Uniserve has been proudly unveiled as the main sponsor of the highly anticipated Grocer Gold Awards on Tuesday 4th July. The Grocer Gold Awards, one of the most prestigious events in the retail sector, recognises and celebrates excellence across various categories,...

Uniserve and its group companies, Seafast, George Baker and James Kemball are sponsoring the Rotary club of Felixstowe charity boxing event in May.

Industrial strike action to cause potential disruption on the 28 April at UK ports is likely to cause disruption to freight movements.

It has been reported that over 100,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, who are civil service workers, are set to go on strike on Wednesday 15 March 2023. This comes after a nationwide ballot in February, where HMRC members of PCS voted in...