Recent news impacting cargo shipping from China and within the EU add yet another layer to the already complex world of importing and exporting. To help with that and other trending issues in global trade, Flexport is hosting its second annual conference, FORWARD20, October 14.
As the clock ticks down for Brexit, this Brexit update explains the issues that remain to be worked out, which will have an impact on trade and cargo shipping between the UK and the EU.
In the past year, there have been numerous proposed amendments to rules governing the flow of goods into and out of the UK. Yet, while many of the expected changes have evolved in the past year, some aspects will hold steady. This blog provides an explanation of what to watch…
As Brexit looms, Amazon UK [has announced](https://sellercentral.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/external/9KF67HWNN2FQ2NJ) that sellers will no longer be able to fulfill orders via their European Fulfillment Network (EFN) scheme. For UK sellers who use this service to transfer Fulfilled…
The UK has formally confirmed to the EU that it will not extend the Brexit transition period beyond the end of 2020. To emphasize the point, the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office tweeted a message to reaffirm the intention to regain political and economic independence. But…
In an effort to get a leg up on trade talks post-Brexit, the United Kingdom (UK) has announced a new UK Global Tariff (UKGT), set to go into effect January 1, 2021. Taking four main approaches to the new tariff, the UK government published details on May 19, which are contained…
Yes, Brexit is officially here, but it will take until January 1 2021, for the transition period to end and the rules of trade between the UK and EU to actually change. When that happens, the impact of the UK’s departure from the EU will go from pro forma to profound.
The Conservatives’ victory on December 12th was unexpected for many, but offered clarity on Brexit. Boris Johnson’s large majority will enable him to push his Brexit plans through parliament without significant opposition. But, it does not necessarily improve his negotiating…