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Product Labelling - Exports to Middle East 23rd October 2002
BAF rate revised 23rd October 2002
U.S. West Coast Situation 11th October 2002
IATA defer volumetric conversion change 23rd September 2002
Groupage Service from India 23rd September 2002
Airlines increase fuel surcharge 18th September 2002
EU Wood Packing Regulations - Exports to China 17th September 2002
Far East Import BAF revised 30th August 2002
Far East new GRI / BAF decreasing 12th August 2002
New Charges for Fresh Fruit & Veg 5th August 2002
Unique service launched to Gibralter 1st August 2002
Airlines vote for 20% increase for volumetric cargo 15th July 2002
BAF Increase on Imports from Far East 20th June 2002
GRI on rates from Far East Monday 20th May 2002
New Export System (NES) 4th March 2002
ISO 9001:2000 1st March 2002
BTHA London Toy Fair 31st January 2002
Kevin Reynolds - 10 years Service 21st January 2002
Product Labelling - Exports to Middle East
23rd October 2002
Product labels on consumer goods exported to Middle East countries should include an Arabic translation. Whilst this regulation has been in force for some time, it is now being more rigidly enforced, particularly in Saudi Arabia and UAE. Goods not meeting the requirements could be refused entry and returned to the shipper at their cost.
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BAF rate revised
23rd October 2002
From 01/11/02 BAF will be USD75.00 per 20ft and USD150.00 per 40ft container.
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Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement
Trade Notice
U.S. West Coast Situation
11th October 2002
We have been advised that with respect to the labour disruption at U.S. West Coast ports, the TACA Parties anticipate that upon resolution thereof there will be a period
of severe congestion in moving containers to/from and via such ports. Whilst at this stage it is known when the situation will return to normal
, in order to address the additional costs that will resultfrom the congestion, TACA wishes to announce that it will forward publish in its relevant Eastbound and Westbound
Tariffs, a temporary U.S. West Coast Congestion Surcharge (TWCS), effective 9th November 2002, at $500 per teu.
This is not intended to be the final amount of the surcharge. Between now and November 9th, TACA will continue to monitor the situation at U.S. West Coast Ports
and shall, based on congestion and related conditions, make appropriate downward adjustments to this surcharge.
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IATA defer volumetric conversion change
23rd September 2002
Refer news item 15th July - IATA have revised implementation stating it will now be brought in by 1st October 2003.
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Groupage Service from India
23rd September 2002
Norman Global commenced a new seafreight groupage service from Mumbai in July, and it is now generating over 150m3 per week. A FCL service is also offered.
More info jki@norman.co.uk
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Airlines increase fuel surcharge
18th September 2002
A number of the major airlines have announced that they will be increasing their fuel surcharges to GBP 0.06 / USD 0.10 per kilo.
Most will introduce the increase as from 1st October 2002.
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EU Wood Packing Regulations - Exports to China
17th September 2002
Effective 1 October 2002, China will impose emergency quarantine measures against wood packing from the EU. Wood packing used in EU exports to China (including Hong Kong) has to be free of all bark and must be heat-treated, fumigated or undergo other forms of treatment approved by China.
Imports must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the official quarantine authorities in the source country proving that they have passed the relevant treatment. Wood packing that has undergone treatment should display a marking stating how, where and by whom the treatment has been carried out.
Technical standards for pest-control treatment will be announced at a later date. Exporters of goods with no wood packing should present "no wood packing declaration".
Failure to comply with the new requirements will result in either fumigation treatment at destination, or be returned to origin. Chinese importers will no doubt seek to recover costs of same from UK/EU exporters.
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Far East Import BAF revised 30th August 2002
The FEFC announce BAF levels effective 1/9/02 will be USD62/20ft and USD124/40ft. The next review will be effective 1/11/02.
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Far East new GRI / BAF
decreasing 12th August 2002
The FEFC have announced their intention to increase rates once again. USD150/20ft and USD300/40ft on import containers, USD200/20ft or 40ft on exports, which will be effective 1 Oct 2002. However BAF will be decreasing to USD55/20ft USD110/40ft effective 14 Aug 2002. Independent revenue analysis on Asia to Europe route show a decline of over 30% in revenue per TEU (twenty foot equivalent unit) in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same quarter of 2001, according to shipping line claims.
More info mru@norman.co.uk
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New Charges for Fresh Fruit & Veg
5th August 2002
Importers of containerised Fresh Fruit & Vegetables through Tilbury will be
subject to a new charge effective 1st Oct 2002. Inspections will be carried out by DEFRA to check conformity with marketing
standards. The charge will be GBP 32 per container.
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Unique service launched to Gibralter
1st August 2002
Norman Global have established probably the only all-water groupage service operating to Gibralter. The service operates fortnightly with a transit time of 5 days. Normal services are by roadfreight and are quicker and more regular, but also around twice the cost! Seafreight suits non time sensitive products and hazardous or excise goods. It is guaranteed to go.
More info gsm@norman.co.uk
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Airlines vote for 20% increase for volumetric cargo
15th July 2002
At a recent IATA conference in Holland, airlines voted to amend the volumetric weight calculation from 6000cm3 per kilo down to 5000cm3 per kilo effective in October 2002. This means a shipper who currently pays airfreight on volume will see a 20% increase in cost. As an example; a shipment of 9m3 weighing 1000kgs would currently be charged as a volumetric weight of 1500kgs (6:1). As of October the same shipment would be charged as 1800kgs (5:1)
More info gde@norman.co.uk
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GRI on rates from Far East 20th May 2002
The Far Eastern Freight Conference members have posted their intention to increase freight rates effective 1st July 2002 with a General Rate Increase of USD250 per TEU. For the first time they are applying an additional increase of USD200 for the use of high cube containers, which will be on top of the USD500 GRI. Volume is up 4% in the first quarter of the year and this will increase as we turn into peak season. Norman Global in conjunction with our overseas partners will be negotiating with the shipping lines to see if this increase can be reduced. More info
mru@norman.co.uk
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BAF Increase on Imports from Far East
20th June 2002
The Far Eastern Freight Conference have notified an increase in BAF effective 15th July 2002 from USD54 per TEU, up to USD61 per TEU.
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New Export System (NES) 4th March 2002
NES goes live in Dover today. NES is a national export system designed to facilitate electronic inland and frontier clearance for non EC exports, directly through the Customs CHIEF system. NES will be introduced at UK ports/airports in a staged implementation through till spring 2003. Norman Global are prepared for the new system, having upgraded our software and by utilising existing EDI links with CHIEF.
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ISO 9001:2000 1st March 2002
Norman Global have successfully gained accreditation to the new ISO9001:2000 quality standard. Having been originally approved in March 1993. "Our commitment to quality has been further enhanced by meeting the newest standard."
More info kpo@norman.co.uk Karen Powell - Quality Manager
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BTHA London Toy Fair 31st January 2002
Norman Global completed another successful year exhibiting at the British Toy & Hobby Associations' London Toy Fair this week. The fair provides the ideal opportunity to meet with our many 'Toy' customers, either visiting or exhibiting. Many new contacts were made with a lot of interest for our very competitive freight rates from the Far East, and our bonded warehousing facilities. Congratulations to Ray Dorrity of Bandai UK Ltd who won our raffle for the case of bubbly.
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Kevin Reynolds - 10 years Service
21st January 2002
Warehouse and Transport Manager, Kevin Reynolds, today achieved 10 years service with the Company. Kevin who started with the Company as a warehouseman, has shown he can take responsibility, and now as the holder of a Vehicle Operators Licence, he is responsible for the scheduling and safe running of the commercial vehicle fleet and the Feltham warehouse. Kevin was presented with a cheque for his loyalty and hard work over the years.
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