Welcome to the Team: Anne Zhang
Due to continued expansion we are delighted to welcome Anne Zhang to the Sandford Freight family our new Route Development Manager China/Far East, Anne Zhang comes with a wealth of experience having worked in similar roles both here in the UK and China during the past 10 years.
For any business queries please get in contact to Anne: a.zhang@sandforduk.com or 01784254900
Turning 70
Our Chairman Sean Sanford has hit another life milestone by turning 70. We celebrated in the office last week when Sean came to visit us.
On behalf of all the team here at Sandford Freight UK a Happy 70th Birthday to Sean.
Brexit Update: Delayed
As the original Brexit departure date approaches, it is key to note that last week Theresa May was granted an extra two weeks to find a Brexit solution after talks with EU leaders. Originally Brexit was due to commence this week on 29th March 2019. However if Theresa May can get her withdrawal deal through parliament the final Brexit date will be pushed to 22nd May 2019 to give time to pass necessary legislation. If said deal is not agreed, the UK will be leaving the EU on 12th April.
For extended information on this subject find a detailed article here
Important BREXIT update
In the result of a no deal Brexit, HMRC
have taken additional steps following the newly announced measures which incorporate
Transitional Simplified Procedures.
As of 13th March 2019 HMRC have announced details of a temporary tariff system in case of a vote on a no deal Brexit.
The temporary system is proposed to apply for 12 months and HMRC will be carefully supervising the results of the tariffs on the economy.
Click here for more information on this subject and the direct link to the HMRC brief.
In brief, in the case of a no deal UK businesses will not pay customs duties on a variety of goods which will be imported to the UK. The procedures will cover 87% of the UK’s total imports by value. Some foods, automotive, ceramics, fertiliser, fuel and goods from developing countries will be subject to tariffs which will occupy the outstanding 13%. HMRC proposed measures show their commitment to preparing for all possibilities although the Government’s focus is to secure a deal. Furthermore, confirmation of a temporary method will be taken to avoid new checks and controls on goods at the Northern Ireland land boarder. Please note these temporary import tariffs do not affect any goods crossing the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland. Lastly, we would like to note these tariffs will concern all trading partners equally, aside from those which the UK has a free trade agreement with. Moreover, many developing countries will also benefit from preferential access to the UK market.
Weather warning – PORT CLOSURES
Dear Customers,
We regret to inform you of a weather warning across the country. This will affect both FCL and LCL operations. We are supervising the situation and as always we will be keeping our customers notified concerning individual shipments.
Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe has been closed since 0100hrs 12/3 until undetermined time. Please be advised this can be until PM.
We would like to warn our customers of closure 13/03/19 01.00hrs until 1500hrs. However, be advised this closure could surpass 1500hrs.
Southampton
The port of Southampton is not currently closed, however there are limited haulier slots and delayed service with probable cause to close over the next 2 days due to the high winds. We aim to inform you of any closures.
Lastly, additional UK ports are notifying that services will be disturbed and limited over the next couple of days due to the high winds and dangerous working environment. Be advised this will affect the next couple of days and have a ripple effect over the next week, Sanford Freight UK will do all possible to limit the impact to your shipments and keep everyone informed if they are effected.
Thank you for your patience.
MD Visit to Philippines
Our Managing Director Roy Walker meets our agent in Manila, Philippines.
Pictured above: Mr Jun Rosles from Universal Merchants and Roy Walker from Sandford Freight UK Limited.
MD Visit to Asia
Our Managing Director Roy Walker is currently in Japan visiting our partners. He is travelling around Asia visiting our partners in India, Japan and Philippines.
Project Cargo: Yet Another Happy Customer
This week we have had another large project cargo movement to the Far East. Find below some pictures of 25,000kgs being loaded through the nose of our friends at Cargolux B747 freighter at Luxembourg Airport.
Thank you the the team at Cargolux and ASC for all your assistance, as usual a great success.
Weather Warning – Port of Felixstowe
Dear Customers,
Please find below weather warning received today, this will effect both FCL (collecting containers) and LCL operations (containers getting on and off quay for unpack – this will have a delay to unpacking stations over next 1-2 days). As always we are monitoring situation and will keep customers informed regarding individual shipments – Thank you
Subject: weather warning –
Port of Felixstowe
Importance: High
Weather warning for Thursday the 07/02/19
We are in receipt of a weather forecast indicating that haulage operations are likely to be affected by wind from 05:00 through to 15:00 Hrs today and we may have to close port.
As a precautionary measure VBS bookings have been restricted and we would advise hauliers to avoid travel to and from the Port during this time period. In order to prevent congestion empty trailers are currently being refused entry to the Port.
Bookings will be made available as and when conditions allow.
This warning will be updated as and when further forecasts are received.
Please be assured that every effort will be made to keep disruption to haulage operations to a minimum.
Regards
VBS Administrators.