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UK exports to non EU-countries continue to outstrip those to EU


UK exports of goods and services to the rest of the world were higher than UK exports to the EU – for the ninth year running, ONS figures published in July confirm. In figures released in the second calendar year after


the EU referendum, exports to non-EU countries amounted to around £342 billion in 2017 showing the worldwide demand for British goods and services remains. Exports to EU countries were around £274 billion in 2017. The fastest growing export market for the UK since


2010 was Oman, with exports increasing by 354% to £3 billion. This was followed by Macedonia (FYROM) with UK trade growing by 318% to £1 billion and then Kazakhstan, which was up by 210% to £2 billion. Dr Liam Fox, International Trade Secretary, said:


“British goods remain in global demand as exports to non-EU countries continue to grow in markets such as Oman. It shows the confidence the world has in our goods and is important as 90% of global trade will come from outside the EU. “As an international economic department, we have a


dynamic and experienced team who will negotiate free trade deals and make a success of Brexit. We are also supporting UK businesses in exporting more and talking to international businesses on why we should be the top destination for investment through our GREAT campaign.” Today’s figures also reveal in 2017:


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Chinese Customs applies new regulations


BIFA has been advised that as per China Customs 2018 no.60 regulation, and China Customs 2017 no. 76 regulation, from 1 August 2018 advanced manifests must be submitted for all sea and air shipments, both inbound and outbound, via China. The information must comprise: 1. Shipper’s company code, contact number, country code,


• Overall exports of goods rose by 13% to £339 billion; • Overall exports of services rose by 7% to £277 billion;


• The US remains the UK’s top export market, buying over £112 billion worth of goods and services in 2017, an increase of 8% since 2016.


• Other top markets include Germany, France, Netherlands and Ireland. The news is promising as separate ONS figures show


that UK exports overall rose by 5% in the year to end May 2018. www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/


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First apprentices start on freight forwarding standard


In July, leading parcel delivery firm DPD became the first organisation nationally to enrol its team on the new International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship Standard. DPD’s International Division,


working with leading freight forwarding training provider Logistics Skills Alliance (LSA), has developed a bespoke blended learning programme for the DPD team to ensure the programme meets both their knowledge and skills development needs. Adam Morgan, international


solutions architect, DPD, commented: “Our team continually strives to improve our customer experience through our knowledge and skills. An investment in our own


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professional development is a key part of our approach. Working together with the LSA to design this programme means that we have integrated the DPD approach alongside recognised freight forwarding training programmes such as BIFA’s Customs Export and Import Procedures course.” Logistics Skills Alliance’s James


Billingham added: “We have worked with employers and BIFA in developing a flexible International freight forwarding programme that we can offer nationally. Working with DPD we have an apprenticeship programme that provides customised training alongside training to support freight forwarders’ employer readiness for the new Customs Declaration


System (CDS).” The International Freight


Forwarding Apprenticeship Standard was developed by a freight forwarders employers’ group, facilitated by BIFA. It covers core modules such as customs procedures, freight movement, customer service and freight costing. The programme is a level 3 apprenticeship with a recommended duration of 18 months. Carl Hobbis, training and


development manager for BIFA, said: “Since the standard and assessment plan was approved at the end of April, we have seen enquiries pretty much every day. I know there are many lined-up to start in September and October, so this is a nice early bonus from DPD.”


2. Consignee’s name, company code, attention of party, contact number, address, country code,


3. If the consignee is “TO ORDER”, then it is required to provide a company code and contact number of the notifying party,


4. It is recommended that the AEO code is provided, where applicable, which can accelerate process of customs The legislation requires that


complete and accurate digital manifest data must be submitted to China Customs before departure for air shipments, and 24 hours before loading for sea shipments. It would appear that the


legislation came into force on 1 June, but enforcement commenced on 1 August. We would suggest that


Members check individual carriers for confirmation when they need the applicable data, as there do appear to be some variations.


Don’t keep it to yourself Remember to circulate BIFAlink to your colleagues. Not your copy of BIFAlink? – register for your own copy by contacting Jane Robinson in membership (j.robinson@bifa.org). BIFAlink is the magazine of the


British International Freight Association and is distributed free to Members.


September 2018


Courtesy of London Thamesport


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