Middle East Conflict
In recent months we have seen additional cargo moving via Airfreight due to the Red Sea crisis, reducing space availability and increasing costs, political unrest in the Middle East, including Iran’s attack on Israel and the seizing of the MSC Aries container ship, is likely to impact this even further.
Many airlines have cancelled or re-routed flights from the Far East to Middle East destinations, this creates space issues, longer transit times and warehouse congestion.
The situation is expected to worsen in the coming weeks as cargo backs up, some airlines have already stopped taking new bookings.
For current information on flights, rates, and transit times, please contact a member of the customer service team on 0121 785 0666 or email sales@eurosprint.co.uk
Eurosprint proud to sponsor Boldmere Falcons for a second season
Eurosprint Freight Services are very proud to sponsor Boldmere Falcons Under 10s Girls squad for a second season, keep up the hard work girls, let’s bring that cup home again this season!
Strike by Felixstowe dockers expected to disrupt UK supply chain
Dockers at Felixstowe are planning eight days of strike action over pay that could cause serious disruption to the UK’s largest container port.
Nearly 1,900 workers plan to stop work for more than a week at the Hong Kong-owned port, starting on Sunday 21 August and ending on Monday 29 August, according to the union Unite. The workers voted 92% in favour of strike action last week.
In anticipation of the strike, Eurosprint has drawn up contingency measures to:
- Maintain essential service delivery wherever possible.
- Ensure that proper and consistent administrative arrangements are in place.
- Open a communication channel to ensure our clients are kept up to date with all developments.
Multimodal 2022
3 great days exhibiting at The Multimodal Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, thank you to all of those who came on the stand to say hello, customers, suppliers, and former work colleagues, it really was great to see you all.
A special thank you for all the interest shown in our services, no surprise customs was at the top of most peoples list, in particular the upcoming move by HMRC from CHIEF to CDS.
UK Authorised Economic Operator Status
Eurosprint Freight Services are now certified as a UK Authorised Economic Operator by HMRC.
AEO status is an internationally recognised quality mark that shows our role in the international supply chain is secure and the customs controls are efficient and meet UK and EU standards.
To achieve AEO status all procedures of the business have been inspected and scrutinized by HMRC. Eurosprint have successfully demonstrated a consistency in our performance and processes along with a high level of knowledge and experience in customs procedures and international transport.
AEO is not a mandatory requirement, but it does give quicker access to some simplified customs procedures and, in some cases, the right to ‘fast-track’ shipments through some customs and security procedures. As the UKs final departure from the EU approaches customs clearances services will be in demand and an increase in “time critical freight” can be expected. Eurosprint are perfectly placed to offer both products which means we keep our customers products moving smoothly and deliver on time.
Eurosprint are very proud of the benefits AEO status will bring our clients and thankful to our loyal members of staff for the time and commitment that has gone into achieving this wonderful accreditation
For more information on how Eurosprint can help with International transport please email customs@eurosprint.co.uk or clay@eurosprint.co.uk