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EU ETS transhipment row: are UK ports next?
No UK port is designated under the EU ETS transhipment rule, but Felixstowe, London and Southampton face calls. What the 65% threshold means for UK shippers.
ONS Country-by-Commodity Trade Data for Import Planning
How UK importers can use ONS country-by-commodity import data and HMRC OTS to plan volumes, countries and commodity codes - and where the statistics mislead.
Speculative Warehouse Development Hits a Decade Low
Q3 2026 speculative warehouse completions fell under 500,000 sq ft, the lowest in a decade. What shrinking Grade A supply means for UK occupiers and rents.
EU CBAM downstream extension: trilogue watch
EU lawmakers are negotiating which finished goods join CBAM from 2028. Where the trilogue stands, what is already in scope, and what UK exporters should do now.
HGV Registrations Return to Growth in Q3 2026
SMMT data: UK HGV registrations up 7.2% in Q3 2026, first growth in two years — but electric truck sales fell by half. What it means for fleet operators.
UK Mid-Box Take-Up Hits 4.1m Sq Ft: Occupier Impact
Savills reports 4.14m sq ft of UK prime mid-box take-up across 83 deals to Q3 2026, with supply down 4%. What tighter supply means for your next move.
Asia–Europe Rates Rise: October Booking Notes
Asia–Europe container rates have risen two weeks running. Drewry's WCI and November carrier filings explained, with booking tactics for UK importers to use now.
Steel Measure: Two Wire Codes Out, 50% Duty Remains
From 1 October 2026, codes 72173049 and 72173090 left the UK steel trade measure — but two wire codes still carry 50% duty. What importers must check now.
UK Low Value Imports: Finance Bill Sets October 2028
Finance Bill 2026-27 ends the £135 import duty relief on low value parcels by October 2028. What it changes for UK marketplaces, online sellers and forwarders.
EU €2 Handling Fee Starts 1 November 2026: UK Seller Guide
The EU's €2 Union handling fee applies per customs item from 1 November 2026. UK sellers: rates, line-stacking, VAT, non-refund rules and your checklist.
UK-EU ETS Linkage: What a Deal Means for CBAM
What a UK-EU emissions trading deal could change for CBAM charges, why exemption is not automatic, and what UK importers and exporters should prepare now.
TSS outgoing portal closes 30 November: last calls for data
The outgoing Trader Support Service portal closes 30 November, but supplementary declarations must be submitted by 10 November. What NI traders must do first.
Container Contracts for 2027: Planning in a Capacity Glut
BIMCO forecasts fleet capacity growth of about 9% in 2027 against weak demand. How UK importers and exporters should approach the annual service contract round.
Autumn Budget 2026: Customs and Trade Measures to Watch
What is already locked in before the 28 October Budget, what could still move, and the five decision points UK importers and hauliers should watch on the day.
UK Tariff Quota Monitoring: Track Volumes Early
Learn how to monitor UK tariff rate quota balances, read open, critical and exhausted statuses correctly, and time imports before the lower duty rate fills.
Logistics UK Compliance Report 2026: What the Data Says
Logistics UK's Compliance Report 2026 shows HGV test failures at 10.0% and accidents down 74% since 2004, with fleet technology credited for risk reduction.
Air Freight Q4 2026: Plan for Price, Not Volume
Q4 2026 UK air freight is a capacity and cost squeeze: flat tonnes, rising yields and diverging lanes. What UK operators should do about it this winter.
EU CBAM Paperwork for UK Steel Exporters: The 2026 Rules
CBAM moved to its definitive regime on 1 January 2026. What authorised importers will ask UK steel exporters for, what the data costs, and what to prepare.
UK-US Trade Talks 2026: State of Play
Where the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal stands in October 2026: the 10% car quota, the pharma tariff shield, the unfinished steel file and the beef TRQ.
Carriers Return to Suez: Rate Impact for UK Importers
Container lines are phasing back through the Suez Canal, but Asia–Europe rates tell a mixed story. What October 2026 means for UK importers' landed costs.
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