CHINESE NEW YEAR AND YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

New Year may be a distant memory for some by the time we roll back into the office after enjoying some well-deserved time off, but for China its only just around the corner. Recognised as one of the biggest global celebrations of the year, and with production factories closing up shop for the festivities and…

UPDATE: STRIKES AT PORTUGUESE DOCKS TO END

For the original story, please click here. An agreement has been reached between both respective parties in the dock workers strike, looking to put an end to the ongoing disruptions that has been hitting the region since the summer. Speaking before the announcement, Minister for the Economy Pedro Siza Vieira indicated that a resolution was…

PORTUGAL PORT STRIKES SET TO CONTINUE

Portugal is currently going through a widespread crisis of strikes affecting many sectors across the nation. Logistics is not exempt from these strikes and they are having a negative impact on the flow of importing and exporting. Strikes at the Portuguese ports look to continue until the early new year, currently with an anticipated date…

IMPORT VAT IN A “NO DEAL” POST-BREXIT UK

HMRC recently released a “partners pack” providing some insight regarding what changes may take effect after Brexit, one of which was how import VAT would work in a “no deal” circumstance. To quote exactly “If the UK leaves the EU without an agreement, the government will introduce postponed accounting for import VAT on goods brought…